8:00 AM-9:15 AM |
Equine Intraocular Diseases
This lecture will describe recognition and management of a variety of equine-specific diseases, including corpora nigra cysts and hypertrophy, uveal melanoma, congenital/inherited intraocular diseases, and miscellaneous posterior segment disorders. |
9:25 AM-10:25 AM |
Management of Equine Corneal Ulcers from Simple to Complicated
Learn how to recognize clinical features of simple versus complicated corneal ulcers and how diagnostic approach, treatment, and prognosis differ. In this session, attendees will learn:
- How to differentiate uncomplicated from complicated corneal ulcers
- When to perform corneal cytology and culture
- Standard and aggressive medical protocols for corneal ulcers
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11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Recognizing and Treating Corneal Stromal Abscesses and Fungal Keratitis
Learn how to recognize clinical features of corneal stromal abscesses and fungal keratitis and how diagnostic approach, treatment, and prognosis differ. |
1:50 PM-2:50 PM |
Non-Infectious Corneal Disease in Horses
Learn how to diagnose and treat eosinophilic keratitis, immune-mediated keratitis, and corneal degeneration in horses. |
3:00 PM-4:00 PM |
Updates on Treatment of Equine Recurrent Uveitis
In this session, attendees will learn how to recognize clinical signs of acute and chronic uveitis and how to determine if inflammation is active or inactive. Additionally, current treatment modalities and success rates will be discussed. |
4:30 PM-5:30 PM |
Equine Cataracts and Glaucoma
Cataracts and glaucoma in horses are most commonly sequela of uveitis. This lecture will provide guidance in recognition of other causes of cataracts and current treatment protocols for cataracts and glaucoma in horses. |