Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (PST)
Statutorily Approved CE Credit: Up to 2 hrs
Location: Live Interactive Webinar
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
FREE registration for the first 500 participants is now full!
Paid registration is now open at $25—limited to 500 spots.
Join our live, interactive webinar—register now and secure your spot.
SCHEDULE: View/Download PDF (subject to change)
Join us for a 2-hour virtual Small Animal Ophthalmology Bootcamp – This Corneal Ulcer Won’t Heal. What Do I Do Now? Managing the Non-Healing Corneal Ulcer on February 26, 2026.
Be among the first 500 participants to register and attend for free! After that, registration is $25 for the next 500 participants.
Hosted by the Center for Continuing Professional Education, this interactive bootcamp will focus on the diagnosis and management of corneal ulcers, a common yet often challenging ocular condition in veterinary medicine. When ulcers fail to heal, unrecognized underlying causes—such as defective repair mechanisms or infectious agents—can lead to serious complications, including rupture or vision loss.
Through this session, attendees will learn to recognize the clinical signs of non-healing ulcers, discuss the underlying causes in dogs and cats while gaining practical examination tips for identifying them, and review the most current treatment recommendations for managing these cases effectively. Participants will also explore how to evaluate the anterior segment, identify and treat indolent ulcers (e.g., Boxer ulcer or Spontaneous Chronic Corneal Epithelial Defect (SCCED)), and manage infected ulcers as true ocular emergencies.
SPEAKERS
- Kathryn Good DVM, DACVO
Dr. Kathryn Good is a board-certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist and Clinical Professor of Comparative Veterinary Ophthalmology at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She spent 6 years in private ophthalmology practice before joining the faculty at UC Davis in 2008 where she is currently the acting Service Chief. Dr. Good returned to academia given her love for student teaching and resident training. She has published in several veterinary scientific journals, authored textbook chapters, and is actively involved in clinical ophthalmic research. Dr. Good is currently the President of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
- Bianca Martins DVM, PhD, DACVO
Dr. Bianca Martins is an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at UC Davis, and the director of the Residency Program in Comparative Ophthalmology at UC Davis. Dr. Martins is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) and an honorary member of the Latin American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (CLOVE). She is the current President of the International Equine Ophthalmology Consortium (IEOC), a board member of the International Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ISVO) and Chief-editor of its newsletter, “The Globe”. Dr. Martins has authored several scientific articles and ophthalmology textbook chapters. Her research interests include ocular surface reconstruction with an emphasis on the use of biological and synthetic grafts.
REGISTRATION
Registration closes on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00 pm (PT).
Registration is free for the first 500 participants. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Once those spots are filled, registration will be $25. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Cancellation Policy for Paid Registration
A refund will be issued, minus a $5.00 processing fee, if the cancellation request is received at least two weeks before the program start date. Registration is non-refundable within two weeks of the program start date and after the program has begun, including for no-shows. This means that cancellations made on or after the start date are not eligible for a refund. All requests must be submitted in writing. Submit cancellation requests via email to [email protected].
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.