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Equine Ophthalmic Surgery
Friday 25th June 2010 ~ 9.00am - 5.00pm
Course tutors: Tim Knott, Brian Patterson
This wet lab based day dedicated to
equine ophthalmic surgery. Based at the equine eye clinic under the
southern edge of the Cotswolds and less than 10 minutes drive from the
M5. Using fresh cadaver material we aim to cover nerve
blocks, lavage systems, lid suturing techniques, corneal surgery
(conjunctival grafting, keratectomy and keratotomy) and enucleation. We
will also have the facilities to demonstrate equine cataract and
glaucoma surgery techniques. Bring along pictures of your own cases for
us to discuss.
Provisional programme: to be confirmed
Topics will include:
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Equipment, suture selection and suture techniques.
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Nerve blocks
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Nasolacrimal cannulation
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Lavage systems
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Lid laceration
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Corneal surgey - conjunctival grafting, surgical treatment of indolent ulcers
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Enucleation
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Cataract and glaucoma surgery demonstration
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