Event Date
FREE for the first 500 participants!
Registration is $25 once free spots are filled.
Join our live, interactive webinar—register early to secure your free spot!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Join us for a 2-hour virtual Large Animal Mini Bootcamp – Old Eyes with New Challenges: Managing Geriatric Equine Ophthalmic Disease on Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
Be among the first 500 participants to register and attend for free! After that, registration is $25 for the next 500 participants.
As horses live longer and healthier lives, age-related ocular disease is becoming an increasingly important consideration in equine practice. This session offers a practical approach to recognizing, diagnosing, and managing common eye conditions in older horses, with an emphasis on distinguishing normal aging from vision-threatening disease.
Topics will include age-related corneal disease and indolent ulcers, the effects of endocrine disorders such as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) on corneal healing, lenticular changes including nuclear sclerosis and cataracts, glaucoma in older horses, and posterior segment changes such as senile retinopathy. Clinical case examples will highlight diagnostic approaches, treatment decisions, prognosis, and effective client communication.
After this session, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish normal age-related ocular changes from pathologic disease in geriatric horses.
- Develop practical diagnostic and treatment plans for common conditions, including indolent corneal ulcers, cataracts, and glaucoma.
- Recognize how systemic aging and endocrine disorders such as PPID can influence ocular health and corneal wound healing.
- Apply these principles to clinical case management and optimize care for the growing geriatric equine population.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
View the complete program schedule, including session times and program details. Earn up to 2 CE hours.
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| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 - 5:00 pm | Zoom Webinar Opens | |
| 5:00 - 5:10 pm | Welcome + Announcements | Jane Sykes BVSc (Hons), Ph.D., MBA, MPH, DACVIM (SAIM), FACVIM (Founding) Melissa Bartholomew MS, RVT |
| 5:10 - 7:00 pm | Old Eyes with New Challenges: Managing Geriatric Equine Ophthalmic Disease 2 CE Hours | Lauren Charnock DVM, MS, DACVO Bianca Da Costa Martins DVM, MS, PhD, DACVO, DCLOVE (Hon) |
| 7:00 pm | Adjourn |
SPEAKERS
- Lauren Charnock DVM, MS, DACVO
Dr. Charnock is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Veterinary Ophthalmology at the University of California, Davis. Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, she earned her DVM from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017 before completing internships and a residency in comparative ophthalmology at Auburn University, along with a master’s degree in veterinary biomedical sciences. Her research focused on refractive error in equine eyes following corneal surgery. Dr. Charnock is a member of the International Equine Ophthalmology Consortium Research and Curriculum Committees.
- Bianca Martins DVM, PhD, DACVO, DCLOVE (Hon.)
Dr. Bianca Martins is an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of California, Davis, and Director of the Comparative Ophthalmology Residency Program. A board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist since 2016, she has extensive training in veterinary and comparative ophthalmology, including a postdoctoral program and residency at the University of Florida. Dr. Martins is active in national and international ophthalmology organizations and has authored numerous scientific publications and textbook chapters. Her research focuses on equine ophthalmology and ocular surface reconstruction, with an emphasis on biological and synthetic grafts.
REGISTRATION
We’re excited to offer free registration for the first 500 participants in this 2-hour webinar on Large Animal Mini Bootcamp – Common Ophthalmic Diseases in Exotic Species.
Once those spots are filled, registration will be $25. A paid registration button will be added to this website when the free spots have been filled.
Be sure to register by 5 pm (PST) on February 24, 2027, to secure your spot for the 2-hour webinar!
| Virtual Registration | Registration Fee First 500 Participants | Registration Fee After 500 participants |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian | Free | $25 |
| Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant | Free | $25 |
| Hospital Staff (No CE) | Free | $25 |
| Veterinary Student (No CE) | Free | $25 |
| General Public (No CE) | Free | $25 |
Terms & Conditions
- Webinar Attendance and CE
The virtual symposium will be live and interactive in Pacific Time and will count for full CE credit. The symposium will be hosted through Zoom.
Webinar attendance is automatically recorded through Zoom when you join a session. Please do not join by phone or dial in, as attendance cannot be tracked by phone number. To receive CE credit, you must participate through Zoom using a computer or mobile device.
Participants are responsible for confirming whether individual programs are accepted for CE credit by their state licensing board.
Before the event, please ensure your web browser is up to date and that Zoom has permission to access your device’s speakers and microphone. If you have never attended a Zoom conference before, we recommend testing your computer or mobile device in advance.
CE certificates will be emailed to participants approximately two weeks after the conference.
- Virtual Meeting Technical Issues
- We understand that technical issues can sometimes arise, and we are committed to providing the best experience possible for all our attendees.
While we take all necessary steps to ensure the virtual conference runs smoothly, we cannot be held responsible for external factors that may prevent your access, including internet connectivity issues, browser or device incompatibility, or other personal technical difficulties. - Photo and Video Policy
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