Enhance your confidence and clinical skills in veterinary ophthalmology!
Join us for the return of the Practical Ophthalmology Conference & Workshop in 2026 — an immersive, hands-on learning experience led by Dr Mark Billson, Dr Allyson Groth, and Dr David Maggs.
Mark Billson, Allyson Groth, and David Maggs will place special emphasis on performing a high-yield ophthalmic exam with the instruments already in your clinic, choosing the best diagnostic tests, perfecting ophthalmic surgical techniques, and discussing which drugs to use when.
All 3 speakers work with referring vets on a daily basis and their philosophy is to emphasise a group of concepts that they call 'TIWIKIPS' (or 'Things I Wish I'd Known In Practice') with the ultimate goal that you leave the course saying "I am going back to try this in my practice next week".
Enrolling in this course will provide you with a full day of theory that you can put into practice in the following full day practical workshop. There will be opportunities for ophthalmic examination with live dogs and hands-on surgery in the wet lab using cadavers. You will unlock new knowledge and enhance your practical capabilities while immersing yourself in an enriching educational experience.
Prerequisite: You must complete the 1-day conference part of this course to do the 1-day workshop.
Past Participant:
Very informative, engaging, and practical for anyone who either works in GP and just want to gain more confidence in eyes or those who have special interest in ophthalmology. The weekend granted me with solid foundational knowledge and practical insights that I can't wait to bring home and share with my colleagues at clinic. Dr David, Dr Mark and Dr Allyson are all extremely genuine, kind, and approachable. I am really grateful that I made the decision to participate in the conference and workshop.”
Dawn
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Carry out and interpret a complete neuro-ophthalmic examination (cranial nerves, responses, and reflexes).
- Conduct a thorough assessment of the anterior segment (eyelids, conjunctiva, sclera, cornea, anterior chamber, iris, and lens) and interpret your findings
- Examine and evaluate the fundus (vitreous, choroid, tapetum, retina, and optic nerve) as part of a complete fundic examination.
- Use and interpret common ophthalmic diagnostic tests (aqueous flare, Schirmer tear test, fluorescein stain, tear film breakup time, nasolacrimal flush, rebound and applanation tonometry).
- Learn and practice surgical techniques for correction of entropion, ectropion, “cherry eye,” and indolent ulcers; eyelid tumour removal; and enucleation.
Program
Who should enrol?
This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians. Veterinary students are welcome to enrol in the conference only.
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2-days (Conference + Workshop)
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Conference Only
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| Registrant Type |
Early Bird |
Full Rate |
Early Bird |
Full Rate |
| Member* |
$2988 |
$3145 |
$715 |
$750 |
| Recent Grad / Part-Time Professional Member |
$2845 |
$2865 |
$450 |
$470 |
| Student Member |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
$376 |
| eMember / Non-Member |
N/A |
$3640 |
N/A |
$980 |
*Members include: Practice, Professional and Academic members.