VIDEO THREE: ‘Back to Basics’ ophthalmology CPD series

The final video in Bayer Animal Health’s free canine ophthalmology training series is now available: “Examining the cornea”.

Remend™ ‘Back to Basics’ Video Three – Examining the cornea

In the final video of the series, veterinary ophthalmologist Chris Dixon provides guidance on examining the cornea and discusses two of the most common ocular conditions in dogs: Corneal ulceration and Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS). The video also includes information on:

• how to perform a close examination of the cornea
• assessing for and grading corneal ulceration
• how to perform a Schirmer tear test 1 & 2
• keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)
• diagnosing and treating dogs with KCS (dry eye)
• the importance and use of artificial lubrication

About the series

In the “Remend™: Back to Basics” video series, Chris Dixon, veterinary ophthalmologist at Veterinary Vision Ophthalmic Referrals, discusses the key components of the canine ocular examination; including history-taking tips, how to perform a thorough external and internal examination of the eye and how to get the most out of your ophthalmoscope.

Watch video one: components of the canine ocular examination

Watch video two: getting the most from your ophthalmoscope

Ocular conditions account for around one in ten canine consultations in first opinion practice¹. Early diagnosis and treatment can have a significant impact on prognosis for many of these conditions. To assist with this, Bayer Animal Health has produced this educational series in partnership with Veterinary Vision.

Chris Dixon comments: “This series of videos aims to help vets learn how to perform the fundamental techniques of ophthalmic examination, hopefully enabling them to spot potentially degenerative conditions earlier. The videos have been created in partnership with Bayer as part of their ongoing commitment to training, and aim to help ensure that chronic conditions, such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), or dry eye, are diagnosed and treated early.”

Expert-fronted

Chris Dixon is a veterinary ophthalmologist at Veterinary Vision, an ophthalmology referral practice in Cumbria. Chris graduated from the University of Bristol and spent several years in mixed practice, before deciding to focus on ophthalmology; he was awarded a certificate in ophthalmology in 2011. Chris has a particular interest in ocular micro-surgery and topographical analysis of the cornea.