Advanced Equine Ophthalmology – A 2-Day Practical Course
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
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 Brooks
DVM, PhD, Dipl.ACVO
Peterson Smith Equine Hospital; Brazos Valley Equine Hospital, USA
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 InfoDr. 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 InfoPlease download the Program PDF to view it: Download PDF
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 |
1.5 km distance |
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Sportparkhotel Isernhagen ** |
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Kokenhof ****in Burgwedel |
5 km distance |
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““Very informative, useful information presented clearly. Confidence Building.””
- Dr. Lauren Tryggvason, Emerson & Watson UK - Advanced Ophthalmology, Germany, October 2023
“Informative, interesting and close contact with patients and speakers, and plenty of time for discussions.”
- Kim de Graaf, Netherlands Advanced Equine Ophthalmology 2019
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
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Lectures Only
USD 184.93
USD 169.08
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