Curriculum

1. Functional Morphology

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. David Maggs

2. Ocular Cytology & Pathology

   6 lectures, taught by Dr. Karen M. Young, Dr. Leandro B. C. Teixeira, Dr. Philippe Labelle, Dr. Michael Davidson

   • Diagnostic cytology principles
   • Introduction to pathology
   • Introduction to neoplasia
   • Ocular pathology: adnexa
   • Ocular pathology: cornea
   • Ocular pathology: lens and anterior uvea

3. Ophthalmic Pathology, Ocular Pharmacology, Ocular Examination

   5 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson, Dr. David Maggs

   • Ocular pathology: glaucoma, posterior segment and orbit
   • Ocular pharmacology, 2 lectures
   • Ocular pharmacology: anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents
   • Ophthalmic examination
4. Foundation Disciplines Exam

5. Eyelids and Nictitans

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson

6. Lacrimal & Nasolacrimal, Problem-Based Discussion 1

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson, Dr. David Maggs

   • Lacrimal and nasolacrimal, 2 lectures
   • Problem-based discussion 1: POA and ocular discharge

7. Conjunctiva, Cornea & Sclera

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson

   • Conjunctiva, 2 lectures
   • Cornea

8. Cornea, Problem-Based Discussions

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson, Dr. David Maggs

   • Cornea, 2 lectures
   • Problem-based discussion 2
   • Problem-based discussion 3

9. Anterior Uvea, Lens

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson

   • Anterior uvea, 2 lectures
   • Lens

10. Lens, Glaucoma, Problem-Based Discussion 4

    4 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson, Dr. David Maggs

    • Lens
    • Glaucoma, 2 lectures
    • Problem-based discussion 4

11. Fundus

    2 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson

12. Neuro-ophthalmology, Problem-Based Discussion 5

    3 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson, Dr. David Maggs

    • Neuro-ophthalmology
    • Vitreous, orbit, globe
    • Problem-based discussion 5

13. Equine

    3 lectures, taught by Dr. Mary E. Lassaline

    • Equine fundamentals
14. Final Exam

Covering advanced diagnostic techniques, such as retinoscopy, gonioscopy, and ophthalmoscopy.

1. Optics

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Ron Ofri

   • Visual optics

2. Biomicroscopy, Gonioscopy

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson

   • Biomicroscopy, 2 lectures
   • Gonioscopy

3. Ophthalmoscopy, Funduscopic Interpretation

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson

   • Ophthalmoscopy
   • Funduscopic interpretation, 2 lectures

4. Retinoscopy

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson

   • Retinoscopy, 2 lectures
   • Retinoscopy demonstration video
5. Final Exam

1. Orbital Anatomy, Vision

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson, Dr. Paul E. Miller

   • Orbital anatomy
   • Vision in dogs, cats and horses, 2 lectures

2. Neuroanatomy

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Marguerite Knipe

3. Neuro-ophthalmology

   5 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael Davidson

   • The pupil, 2 lectures
   • Visual pathways
   • Eye movement
   • Eyelid neurology and lacrimation

4. Ocular Histology

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. Carolina Naranjo

5. Genetics

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Danika Bannasch

6. Embryology

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Sara M. Thomasy

   • Embryology
   • Embryology: genetics of eye development
   • Embryology: congenital ocular malformations
7. Final Exam

1. Pathology I

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Carolina Naranjo, Dr. Leandro B. C. Teixeira, Dr. Philippe Labelle

   • How to submit samples
   • Introduction to pathology
   • Introduction to neoplasia

2. Pathology II

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. Philippe Labelle, Dr. Leandro B. C. Teixeira

   • Pathology of the eyelids, conjunctiva and orbit
   • Pathology of the cornea and sclera
   • Canine ocular surface neoplasia
   • Feline ocular surface neoplasia

3. Pathology III

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Carolina Naranjo

   • Pathology of the lens
   • Pathology of the uvea, 2 lectures

4. Pathology IV

   5 lectures, taught by Dr. Philippe Labelle, Dr. Leandro B. C. Teixeira, Dr. Carolina Naranjo

   • Canine uveal melanocytic neoplasia
   • Feline uveal melanocytic neoplasia
   • Canine uveal nonmelanocytic neoplasia
   • Feline uveal nonmelanocytic neoplasia
   • Canine posterior segment and orbital neoplasia

5. Pathology V

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. Philippe Labelle, Dr. Leandro B. C. Teixeira

   • Pathology of the vitreous, retina and optic nerve
   • Glaucoma, 2 lectures
   • Equine neoplasia

6. Cytology

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Karen M. Young

   • Diagnostic cytology principles
   • Ocular cytology, 2 lectures

7. Immunology I

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Christine Watté

8. Immunology II

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. Christine Watté

9. Final Exam

Focused on eyelid diseases, lacrimal system disorders, and surgical principles.

1. Principles of Microsurgery

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. David A. Wilkie

2. Diseases and Surgery of the Eyelids

   8 lectures, taught by Dr. Alexandra van der Woerdt

3. Diseases of the Conjunctiva and Third Eyelid

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. Brian Leonard

   • Diseases of the conjunctiva, 3 lectures
   • Diseases of the third eyelid

4. Conjunctival/Third Eyelid Surgery

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Claudia Hartley

   • Surgery of the conjunctiva
   • Surgery of the third eyelid, 2 lectures

5. Diseases and Surgery of the Nasolacrimal System

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. Brian Leonard

   • Diseases of the nasolacrimal duct
   • Surgery of the nasolacrimal duct

6. Diseases of the Lacrimal Gland, KCS and the Integrated Functional Tear Unit

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. Brian Leonard, Dr. David Maggs

   • Diseases of the lacrimal gland, 2 lectures
   • Integrated functional lacrimal unit (IFLU)
   • Surgery: parotid duct transposition
7. Final Exam

Comprehensive understanding of lens physiology, cataract formation, and advanced surgical techniques like phacoemulsification

1. Lens Physiology and Cataractogenesis

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. Heather Chandler

2. Lens Diseases

   5 lectures, taught by Dr. Heidi Featherstone

3. Phacodynamics

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. David A. Wilkie

4. Cataract Surgery

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. David A. Wilkie

5. Lens Luxation Surgery

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. David A. Wilkie

   • Lens instability

6. Cataract Surgery Complications

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. David A. Wilkie

7. Final Exam

Addressing orbital diseases, trauma management, and reconstructive surgeries.

1. Orbit

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. Simon Pot

2. Orbital Surgery

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. David A. Wilkie

3. Skin Flaps, Grafts and Facial Reconstruction

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. Mary A. McLoughlin

   • Facial reconstruction: surgical reconstruction of the head and orbitectomy
   • Facial reconstruction: skin flaps
   • Facial reconstruction: skin grafts
   • Facial reconstruction: clinical cases

4. Proptosis, Enucleation, Exenteration, Evisceration (ISP)

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Hans Westermeyer, Dr. David A. Wilkie

   • Proptosis
   • Enucleation and exenteration
   • Intrascleral prosthesis (ISP)
5. Final Exam

Detailed exploration of corneal diseases, surgical interventions, and corneal transplantation techniques.

1. Corneal and Scleral Diseases

   6 lectures, taught by Dr. Ellison Bentley

   • Cornea: basic sciences
   • Cornea: canine
   • Cornea: SCCED
   • Cornea: stromal ulcers
   • Cornea: miscellaneous keratopathies
   • Cornea: feline

2. Corneal Surgery

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. Ingrid Allgoewer

3. Corneal Transplantation

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. Sara M. Thomasy

4. UBM and Confocal Microscopy

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. Sara M. Thomasy

   • Confocal and specular microscopy
   • Ultrasound biomicroscopy

5. FHV-1 and Antiviral Agents

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. David Maggs

6. Viruses of Ocular Importance

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Eric C. Ledbetter

7. Non-Viral Pathogens of the Ocular Surface and Orbit

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Eric C. Ledbetter

8. Corneal Endothelial Disease and DSEK

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Cameron J G Whittaker

9. Corneal Cross-Linking

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. Simon Pot

10. Final Exam

Covering inflammatory conditions, infectious agents, and uveal surgery.

1. Diseases of the Anterior Uvea

   5 lectures, taught by Dr. Wendy M. Townsend

2. Vector-Borne Agents and Toxoplasma

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. Michael R. Lappin

3. Ocular Parasites and Protozoa

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Teresa Peña

   • Ocular and periocular parasites

4. Bacterial and Fungal Endophthalmitis

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. Eric C. Ledbetter

5. Uveal Surgery

   1 lecture, taught by Dr. Terah Webb

Diagnosis, medical management, and surgical approaches, including laser therapy.

1. Glaucoma

   9 lectures, taught by Dr. Hans Westermeyer

   • Aqueous humor dynamics, 3 lectures
   • Pharmacology of IOP lowering
   • Primary angle closure
   • Primary open-angle glaucoma
   • Feline glaucoma
   • Secondary glaucoma

2. Lasers in Surgery

   1 lecture, taught by Dr. David A. Wilkie

3. Glaucoma Surgery

   1 lecture, taught by Dr. Terah Webb

4. Gonioimplants

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. Hans Westermeyer

Retinal diseases, vitreoretinal surgery, and ocular imaging techniques.

1. Disorders of the Canine and Feline Vitreous

   1 lecture, taught by Dr. Ron Ofri

2. Electrodiagnostics

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Ron Ofri

3. Retinal Disorders

   5 lectures, taught by Dr. Freya Mowat

4. Anterior and Posterior Segment OCT

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. Sara M. Thomasy

5. Vitreoretinal Surgery

   1 lecture, taught by Dr. Brad Nadelstein

6. Ocular and Orbital Imaging

   4 lectures, taught by Dr. Kathryn L. Phillips

7. Ocular Ultrasound

   3 lectures, taught by Dr. Ellison Bentley

8. Pharmacologic Compounds

   1 lecture, taught by Gigi Davidson

   • Compounding

9. Philosophy of Surgery

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. David Maggs

Specialized modules focusing on ophthalmic care for non-traditional species.

1. Lab Animal

   2 lectures, taught by Dr. Seth Eaton

2. Exotics

   6 lectures, taught by Dr. Bret A. Moore

3. Equine

   6 lectures, taught by Dr. Lauren Charnock, Dr. Kelly Knickelbein, Dr. Mary E. Lassaline

   • Equine examination
   • Equine adnexa and ocular surface
   • Equine cornea
   • Equine uvea and glaucoma
   • Equine lens and posterior segment
   • Equine orbit, neuro-ophthalmology and systemic disease
4. Final Exam