Dr. Lauren Charnock

– Equine ophthalmology in the field. A systematic approach to the ophthalmic exam in ambulatory practice — covering equipment selection and examination techniques.

– Corneal ulcers in horses. Recognizing ulcer depth, distinguishing infectious from non-infectious causes, and navigating treatment decisions, including antimicrobials, debridement techniques, and subpalpebral lavage.

– Immune-mediated keratitis. Recognizing IMMK, distinguishing IMMK from infectious keratitis, understanding the clinical subtypes, and implementing appropriate therapy.

– Standing ophthalmic procedures and surgery. Practical procedures in the field under standing sedation: subpalpebral lavage system placement, enucleation, and eyelid repair.

– Advances in equine ophthalmology: OCT, photodynamic therapy, and emerging treatments. An overview of newer diagnostic and therapeutic tools in veterinary ophthalmology and their specific use in equine ophthalmology.

– Challenging equine eye cases: a case-based hour. Three case walkthroughs covering conditions that commonly present in general practice.
• Stromal abscess
• Traumatic uveitis
• Intraocular melanoma

Dr. Carrie Finno
– Practical Approach to the Diagnosis of the Ataxic Horse

– Equine Neuroaxonal Dystrophy / degenerative Myeloencephalopathy, What is new?

– Neuromuscular causes of poor performance

– How to effectively supplement vitamin E in horses

– New genetic diseases with available DNA tests

– Neurologic Examination – Tips and Tricks (cases!)

Note: Topics subject to change

12 CE hours (Pending approval)