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Advanced Equine Ophthalmology – A 2-Day Practical Course

Fri, 24 October, 2025 - Sat, 25 October, 2025

Species

Equine

Contact Hours

14 ATF Hours (To be confirmed)

Early Booking Deadline

Sun, 14 September, 2025

Registration Deadline

Fri, 26 September, 2025

Language

English (German Moderation)

Extras

Printed Set of Course Notes (pick up at venue) - USD 86.65

Sponsors
Discipline

Diagnostic Imaging

Ophthalmology

Industry Partners

Global
Europe

Veterinary Partners

Global
Europe

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course was devised for equine practitioners with a good working knowledge in equine ophthalmology and provides an update on recent developments in the field.  The speaker panel consisting of 2 of the most highly respected and experienced equine ophthalmologists worldwide will be discussing the current thinking on pathophysiology of different conditions affecting the equine eye and will cover established and recently developed cutting-edge diagnostic / therapeutic techniques and medications through lectures and in particular via wetlabs.  

In the mornings the following topics will be covered in highly illustrated lectures and case presentations:

  • Recent Developments in Ophthalmic Diagnostics& Therapeutics            
  • Diagnostic Ocular Ultrasound
  • Corneal Healing & Ulcer Management
  • A Clinician’s Guide to Ocular Immunology & Immune Mediated Diseases
  • Corneal Surgery – When, why and how?
  • Non-Ulcerative & Immune Mediated Keratitis
  • Equine Uveitis – Understanding a Complex Disease
  • Equine Uveitis – A Rational Approach to Treatment
  • The Posterior Eye & the Prepurchase Examination
  • Ocular Neoplasia – Optimal Approaches to Therapy

In the afternoons, 7 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and equine specimens and to ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere in small groups (2 – 4 attendees), all under the supervision of the specialists. Plenty of clinical cases will be available which will be examined together with the experts.  Attendees will furthermore be able to choose which diagnostic and therapeutic techniques they would like to have demonstrated and train on equine specimens: 

  • Ophthalmologic & Surgical Procedures – Attendees to choose:  Nerve blocks, lavage system placement, eyelid laceration repair (emergency situations), keratotomy, temporary tarsorrhaphy & enucleation
  • Ocular Ultrasound- live horses
  • Examination of Horses with Eye Problems – live horses
  • Pre-Purchase Examination Case Discussions

Attendees can furthermore bring challenging or undiagnosed cases to the course, which will be worked up by the attendees under the supervision of the specialists.

The course fee includes lunches at a restaurant, coffee/tea breaks, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions).  Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available due to the highly practical nature of this course.

This course is suitable for RCVS Modules:  B-EP.3;  C-E.4;  C-E.5;  C-E.15;  C-E.16

Dennis E. Brooks passed the certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 1984. Dr Brooks received a PhD in 1987 from the University Of Florida College Of Medicine. Dr Brooks has been a scientist and clinician in academia and is a Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology. He was the President of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists from 1997-1998.

Dr Brooks has written over 170 academic scientific publications, 76 book chapters, received $2.3 million in research grants, and has given over 300 lectures both nationally and internationally in comparative ophthalmology. His book, Equine Ophthalmology, was published in 2002 and again in 2008. A book Small Animal Ophthalmology was published in 2011.

He received the British Equine Veterinary Association’s Sir Frederick Smith Memorial Lecture and Medal Recipient in 2007, and received the Frank J. Milne State of the Art Award of the American Association of Equine Practitioners in 2010. Dr Brooks has extensive experience in amnion grafting, corneal transplantation and cataract surgeries of the horse.

More Info

Dr. de Linde Henriksen is originally from Denmark where she received her DVM degree in 2005 from University of Copenhagen. Her comparative ophthalmology residency was performed at University of Florida and her PhD in equine ophthalmology is from University of Copenhagen/University of Florida.

Dr. Henriksen has worked as an assistant professor in comparative ophthalmology at CSU since July 2017. She came to CSU from University of Minnesota where she worked as a clinical assistant professor in comparative ophthalmology for four years (2013-2017).

Dr. Henriksen loves mountain hiking with her French bulldog ‘Frieda’ in her spare time.

More Info

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Venue

Tiergesundheitszentrum Isernhagen, Burgwedeler Straße 71a 30916 Isernhagen HB

CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC


Tiergesundheitszentrum Isernhagen
Burgwedeler Straße 71a
30916 Isernhagen HB

 

DIRECTIONS

By car from the North:

Take the motorway A7 until exit Großburgwedel / Isernhagen HB. Turn right towards Isernhagen HB, the clinic is after 4.5 km on the right side: Burgwedeler Str. 71 a; (Opposite the Gardencenter 'Florus')

By car from the South:

Take the motorway A7 until exit Großburgwedel / Isernhagen HB. You can see IKEA in front of you. Turn left towards Isernhagen HB, the clinic is after 4.6 km on the right side: Burgwedeler Str. 71 a; (Opposite the Gardencenter 'Florus').

By car from the West:

Driving on the A2 take the A352 towards Hamburg, exit airport towards Langenhagen - Pferderennbahn. You will first get to Isernhagen NB. At the T-junction lturn left towards Burgwedel/Isernhagen HB. The clinic is after 2 km on the left side: Burgwedeler Str. 71 a; (Opposite the Gardencenter 'Florus').

 

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Distance from Hannover Airport: approx. 8.5 km
Distance from Bremen Airport: approx. 112 km

 

NEARBY HOTELS

Hotel Auszeit *** in Isernhagen        
Burgwedeler Str. 151, 30916 Isernhagen. 
Tel: +49 (0)511 9 72 56 0.  Fax: +49 (0)511 9 72 56 46. 
Email: info@auszeit-isernhagen.de
Website: www.auszeit-isernhagen.de

1.5 km distance

 

 

Rooms from   85€

 

 

Sportparkhotel Isernhagen **          
Dieselstrasse 3a, 30916 Isernhagen NB.
 Tel: +49 (0)511 9 72 84 0.
Email: info@sportpark-isernhagen.de
Website: www.sportpark-isernhagen.de

2 km distance

Rooms from   48€

Kokenhof ****in Burgwedel          
Isernhägener Straße 3, 30938 Großburgwedel. 
Tel: +49 (0) 5139 803- 0
Email: info@kokenhof.com
Website: www.kokenhof.com

5 km distance

Rooms from   93€

 

Qualified Vet

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1849.29

USD 1680.21

Lectures Only

USD 924.65

USD 840.11

2nd vet, same clinic

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1759.47

USD 1595.67

Lectures Only

USD 877.09

USD 797.84

Vet & Vet. Nurse / Vet. Technician

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 3138.51

USD 2842.62

Lectures Only

USD 1569.26

USD 1421.31

Intern/Resident/PhD (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 464.96

USD 464.96

Veterinary Student (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 184.93

USD 169.08

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