Animal Eye Specialists
  San Carlos San Francisco
Cynthia S. Cook, DVM, PhD  Albert J. Mughannam, DVM  Carol M. Szymanski, DVM  Clara O. Williams, DVM, MS
 

 Professional Forum for Veterinarians

Continuing Education

Veterinary Vision hosts evening seminars from 6:30-8 PM approximately every two months in our San Carlos facility. These are limited to 12 participants, allowing for a casual atmosphere with plenty of opportunity for questions and occasionally some hands-on experience. The meeting provides one hour of RACE-approved CE and includes a light dinner.

Here is a schedule for our upcoming evening seminars:

Monday, January 28, 2008: Corneal ulcers

Monday, March 24, 2008: Glaucoma -- Can You Handle the Pressure? Includes Tonopen wet lab.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008: Pediatric Ophthalmology

Monday, July 14, 2008: Ocular Emergencies -- Is it or Isn't It?

Monday, Sept 15, 2008: Orbital Disease

Tuesday, November 11, 2008: Ophthalmic Antibiotics -- What to Use When?

Space at these small seminars is limited --

Call 650-551-1115 to reserve.

You can view slides from some of our past meetings here:

Differential Diagnosis of The Red Eye

Management of Corneal Ulcers

Ocular Emergencies

Feline Herpesvirus

Glaucoma

Indications for an Ophthalmology Referral:
  • Early evidence of cataracts -- examination prior to complete lens opacity allows for a fundus evaluation to detect evidence of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Early detection and treatment of secondary lens-induced uveitis minimizes complications
  • Any suspicion of glaucoma -- corneal edema, scleral injection, pupillary dilation, visual impairment
  • Corneal ulcers which are deep (>50% of the corneal depth) or non-healing (duration > 7 days) even if superficial
  • Visual impairment, acute or chronic
  • Ocular symptoms (blepharospasm, epiphora, change in eye appearance) for which the cause is not apparent, especially if unresponsive to therapy
  • Ocular trauma -- proptosis, corneal or scleral laceration, intraocular hemorrhage
  • Conditions requiring surgery of the cornea or intraocular structures or eyelid reconstruction
  • Chronic inflammation (possible tumor, lens luxation, uveitis)

If in doubt, telephone consultations are welcome.