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One day workshop

for

Vets

Many clinical errors in veterinary ophthalmology don’t stem from a lack of treatment options, but from an unstructured initial approach. When a patient presents with a squinting, red eye, it is easy to fixate on the most obvious symptom and miss the subtle, underlying clues.

In this intensive morning interactive workshop we focus on the foundation of success: initial approach, precise examination techniques, and gaining confidence in interpretation of what you see. By mastering a reliable, repeatable exam sequence, general practitioners will eliminate guesswork, accurately interpret confusing ocular signs, and build diagnostic confidence.

Our Core Focus: Shifting mindsets! “What drug should I prescribe?” to “What exactly am I looking at?”

Key learning areas:

  • Establish a Systematic Protocol: Implement a step-by-step examination flow that works for every patient, every time.
  • Master Lighting and Magnification: Learn how to manipulate light, shadows, and focal distance to reveal subtle ocular lesions.
  • De-mystify Ophthalmoscopy: Turn the daunting fundic exam into a practical, repeatable skill.
  • Accurately Interpret Variations: Confidently differentiate between normal anatomical variations, age-related changes (nuclear sclerosis), and true pathology (cataracts).

Sydney Vet Courses

Our Sydney VTC provides a safe and supportive learning environment where individuals can learn, practice and ask questions in a small group environment.

Our state-of-the-art Sydney training centre features a high-tech seminar room and specialised wet-lab area, ensuring a hands-on experience that’s second to none.

Join our NSW community of veterinary professionals and embark on a journey of growth and excellence together.

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