Ophthalmology 2009
with Dr Robin Stanley
February 2009
Do you have problems managing eye cases?
Do you want to develop an effective treatment plan for your patient?
Ophthalmology is one of those subjects you cannot learn at University or from a book. You really need to see cases in order to work out what is happening in those eyes. The aim of this course is to help practicing vets handle those eye cases with confidence. The emphasis is on presenting symptoms, so the course is presented in ten monthly modules, each dealing with a presenting complaint, for example vision loss, red eye, sore eye.
Many photos of cases are presented on CD ROM throughout the modules and you will work through case studies given with the help of the tutor.
The course was rewritten in 2004 including new videos taken at Animal Eye Care of common eye problems and also of surgeries. Participants are also encouraged to spend time at the tutor's practice.
This course combines both old and new learning methods. You will receive a combination of course notes and references, along with CD ROMs and other learning material. The CVE will also provide an online email discussion forum where you can acquire extra material and interact with other vets who have similar interests.
Whether you are in general, equine or small animal practice, ophthalmology is a common and constant part of your daily work. You will discover a whole new world of enjoyment and professional fulfillment through a year of study with one of the world's best tutors. Dr Stanley makes it all seem so easy as he has the ability to clarify and simplify ophthalmology for you.
By participating in this course, you can expect to:
- improve your diagnostic skills via case-based learning
- gain a greater understanding of the medications used to treat eye problems
- become more familiar with the anatomy of the eye
- gain greater confidence in handling ophthalmology cases
- learn management methods for a variety of presenting problems
- interact with other vets who have similar interests in ophthalmology
Tutor
Dr Robin Stanley
BVSc (Hons), FACVSc (Ophthalmology)
Dr Robin Stanley graduated with first class Honours from the University of Melbourne in 1984. Robin undertook an ophthalmology residency from 1987 to 1989 obtaining membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists by examination in small animal surgery. In 1990 Robin obtained his Fellowship of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in the field of ophthalmology. Robin is registered as a veterinary eye specialist, and is a Board of Examiner's member for the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
Dr Stanley works with two other veterinarians in a dedicated ophthalmology-only practice in Melbourne. Robin's clinical interests are in ophthalmic surgery, particularly small incisional cataract, hypertensive retinopathy, and glaucoma. He is visiting senior lecturer to the Veterinary School, University of Melbourne, and holds ophthalmology clinics at the Veterinary School.
Robin is well known for his practical and informative lecturing style and has done many presentations and symposiums in Australia. He has also lectured in Japan, the United States, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Sweden and England.
Dr Stanley has authored and co-authored 18 peer reviewed publications, and was the co-author of the book Common Eye Diseases: A Problem Oriented Text for Veterinarians, and has also contributed to textbooks such as Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology, Small Animal Ophthalmology: A Problem Oriented Approach and Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology.
Enquiries
Please contact Karen Hewitt, course coordinator
All DE participants are required to be CVE members.