Description
This course is designed to expand the core diagnostic and surgical skill set for ophthalmic cases and is suitable for veterinarians of all levels of experience.
The foundation for successful treatment of ophthalmic conditions is a thorough and accurate ophthalmic examination. We will review the examination approach in detail including neurological testing, extraocular assessment, intraocular assessment and use of ancillary diagnostics.
A number of ophthalmic conditions are best treated with surgery. In the wet-lab we will practice techniques in eyelid wedge resection, eyelid laceration repair, temporary tarsorraphy, temporary tacking, Hotz-Celsus, and enucleation.
Key Skills:
At the end of this workshop delegates should be able to:
- Understand the approach for testing neurological function of the eye
- Develop an understanding of a thorough ophthalmic examination technique
- Practice ophthalmic surgical techniques which are key to Veterinary practice
Speaker Biography
Dr Kellam Bayley
Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Registered Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology. BVSc MVSc CertVOphthal MANZCVS Dip ECVO
Kellam graduated from Massey University in 2006 and worked in general practice for several years. He travelled to the UK to complete the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2011. From 2013-2018 Kellam underwent a residency training program under the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO) based in Adelaide.
He sat and passed ECVO diploma examinations in early 2019 and is now a registered specialist in veterinary ophthalmology. He also completed his Masters in Veterinary Science in 2017 at Massey University. Kellam is based in clinical practice in Hamilton, New Zealand. Kellam has provided CPD seminars to local veterinarians and Massey University interns for several years and has presented a variety of ophthalmic topics at local (NZVA) and international conferences.
Value to your practice
The attendees should complete this day feeling much more confident to approach ophthalmic cases in general practice and take on common eye surgeries.
Event Details
Date: March 19, 2025
Start time: 08:30
End time: 17:00
Venue: Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
Coordinates: -37.004418, 174.866307
Directions: Unit 2B, 23 Ash Road, Wiri, Auckland 2104
