Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (PDT)
Statutorily Approved CE Credit: Up to 2 hrs
Location: Live Interactive Webinar
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
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!
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Join us for a 2-hour virtual Exotics Ophthalmology Bootcamp – Common Ophthalmic Diseases in Exotic Species on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Be among the first 500 participants to register and attend for free! After that, registration is $25 for the next 500 participants.
This session provides a practical framework for diagnosing and managing critical ocular disease in non-domestic species, with a special emphasis on the cornea. After a brief review of mammalian ocular anatomy, the presentation highlights key comparative differences across vertebrate classes, including unique features of birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The program focuses on corneal disease in zoological settings, examining common causes such as trauma, nutritional or environmental factors, and genetic conditions. Attendees will learn standard approaches to corneal ulcer diagnosis and treatment, along with modified therapeutic strategies for exotic patients that cannot tolerate topical medications. The session concludes with a discussion of severe intraocular inflammation, using anterior uveitis as an example of the complexities of ocular disease management in zoo and wildlife medicine.
After this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe key differences in ocular anatomy between mammals and other vertebrate species
- Identify common causes of corneal ulcers in zoo animals and outline appropriate diagnostic steps
- Select effective non-topical treatment options for ocular disease in exotic species
SPEAKERS
- Soohyun Kim, DVM, PhD, DACVO
Dr. Soohyun Kim is a faculty member in Comparative Ophthalmology at UC Davis and leads the university’s new Vitreoretinal Service. She earned her PhD in Veterinary Ophthalmology from Seoul National University before completing postdoctoral research and residency training at UC Davis. Dr. Kim became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) in 2022. Her clinical work is closely integrated with a strong research focus on exotic animal ophthalmology, including published studies on ocular neoplasms in koi and goldfish and the establishment of key clinical and normative ocular data for hummingbirds.
- Erinn P. Mills, DVM
Dr. Erinn Mills is a third-year ophthalmology resident at UC Davis. She earned her DVM from the University of Calgary in 2021, followed by a small animal rotating internship at VCA Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre and an ophthalmology research internship at Louisiana State University. She began her residency in comparative ophthalmology at UC Davis in 2023. Her favorite exotic species to examine are snakes.
REGISTRATION
We’re excited to offer free registration for the first 500 participants in this 2-hour webinar on Exotics Ophthalmology 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 (PDT) on June 17, 2026, 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 |
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- CE Certificates
WEBINAR
Attendance is recorded through the Zoom when you join a Zoom session.
Participants are responsible for determining if specific programs are accepted for CE credit by their State Licensing Board.You will receive your CE certificate after the conference via email approximately 2 weeks after the event.
- Webinar Information
- The webinar will be live (Pacific Time) and interactive; it will count for full CE credit. We will use Zoom to host the virtual symposium. If you have never attended a Zoom conference before, test your computer or mobile device here.
You can watch the virtual symposium on your computer. Ensure your web browser is up to date and that you enable your computer to allow Zoom to have access to your speakers/mic for sound. - 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.
Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to hosting you at our event!
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SPECIAL GRATITUDE
Thank you to the R.M. Cello Distinguished Lecture Series Residents Research Fund for their generous contribution and support of this ophthalmology-focused webinar.