Let There be Light! - Ophthalmology for Beginners
Fact file
| Dates |
Monday 6th October 2025 |
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| Duration |
8 hours |
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| Speakers |
Lucy Hughes MA VetMB PGCertSAOphthal CertAVP MRCVS |
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| Location |
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science |
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| Cost |
£375
25% discount for booking online before 31 March 2025 - £281.25
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Overview
If the thought of an eye consult fills you with fear, this day is for you! This highly interactive day will help to build your confidence and develop a logical, problem-solving approach to common ophthalmic presentations. The course will include top tips to improve your ophthalmic examination, dealing with ophthalmic emergencies and a case-based approach to corneal ulcers and other common ophthalmic presentations.
Topics to be covered:
- Improving your ophthalmic examination technique
- Management of ophthalmic emergencies
- Case-based approach to corneal ulcers and other common ophthalmic presentations
- Perform an ophthalmic examination
- Choose appropriate diagnostic tests for a case presenting with ophthalmic disease
- Approach ophthalmic emergencies with increased confidence
- Articulate a logical, problem-based approach to corneal ulcers and other common ophthalmic presentations
Required delegate attributes
This course is aimed at new graduates, those taking the next step in their career, as a refresher after taking a career break or changing disciplines. The day is designed to be highly applicable to first opinion practice, focussing on common presentations, with tips and tricks to help you evolve as a competent and confident general practitioner.