VetPrac | Surgical Ophthalmology Workshop
July 31 @ 2:00 pm - August 2 @ 5:00 pm AEST
Periocular & Corneal Surgery – All in One Workshop July 31st–August 2, 2026 | University of Queensland, Gatton Campus
2 Full Days of Training with over 9.5 Hours of Practical Lab Time
Exclusive Offer for AVA Members. As an AVA member, you’ll receive 10% off the registration cost with the discount code: AVAOPHTHO (10% off the full workshop price, max redemptions 8)
Bridge the Gap Between GP & Referral
This course sits perfectly between everyday GP ophthalmology and specialist referral. Build the skills and confidence to manage more complex cases in-house, and know when referral is the right call.
Who should attend
Veterinarians
Learning outcomes
Periocular & Corneal Surgery – All in One Workshop
Some come for the surgery. Others for the education and the social vibe. Many attend because they want to offer a broader scope of ophthalmology services in practice. Whatever your motivation, you’re welcome here.
This workshop is designed to deliver a CPD experience that is engaging, highly practical, and immediately applicable in general practice, regardless of your current experience level.
Got a scalpel blade and some 8/0 suture? A bottle of fake tears and a tube of Tricin?
Not so fast.
This is a full weekend of hands-on surgical ophthalmology, with just a little extra zing added to your case workups. You’ll be supported throughout by specialist veterinary ophthalmologists, observing procedural demonstrations, learning new techniques, and refining your approach before picking up the scalpel yourself.
Even highly experienced GP veterinarians walk away with valuable updates and refreshed skills across both diagnostic examination and surgery.
Key Ophthalmology Skills You’ll Refine:
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Distance & close examination & reflex assessment
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Direct ophthalmoscopy & retroillumination techniques
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Lens assessment using a slit beam
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Binocular & monocular indirect ophthalmoscopy
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Fundic examination of the optic disc, retinal vessels & tapetal retina
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Reliable tonometry readings
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Nasolacrimal flush technique
Further details
Hands-on Surgery
With over 9.5 hours of surgical practice, you’ll perform a wide range of periocular and corneal procedures on your own specimen. More time operating means more confidence when you return to practice.
Learn from Leading Experts
You’ll be guided by Dr. Edith Hampson (BVSc, PhD, FANCZCVS), Dr. Mark Billson (BVSc, PhD, DVOphthal, DepVetClinStud, MRCVS), Dr. Martyn King (BSc, BVMS(Hons), DVOphthal, MANZCVSc, MRCVS) and Dr. Vicki Liddle (BVSc(Hons), MANZCVS(EMCC), FANZCVS(Ophthal))
Find out more here.
CPD Points
CPD Certificate provided on completion with 26.5 Points NSW, 17 Points all other states
EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR AVA MEMBERS:
As an AVA member, you’ll receive 10% off the registration cost with the discount code: AVAOPHTHO (10% off the full workshop price, max redemptions 8)
