Ophthalmology in the urgent care setting
April 28–30, 2025
Joshua Seth Eaton V.M.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Assistant Clinical Professor, Comparative Ophthalmology
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin—Madison
David Maggs B.V.Sc.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Ophthalmology
U.C. Davis
Speakers & Topics
This seminar is designed to give you all the practical hints you need to get an urgent eye case through to the first recheck – because, let’s face it, which eye cases don’t seem urgent to dog and cat owners!
On the first day, we will fill your ophthalmic toolbox with all the necessary tools to triage those emergent cases:
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Top 10 Tips for Ophthalmic Examination – How to Master Efficient Exam Techniques with the Tools You Already Have
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Putting the Fun Back in Fundic Exam – Gaining Confidence in Seeing and Understanding the Back of the Eye
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Finding Diagnostic Value in Simple Techniques – Using Reflexes, Vision Tests, Schirmer Tear Tests, Fluorescein Stain, and Tonometry to their Full Potential
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Ophthalmic Pharmacology – One Drop or Two? Ointments or Drops? Should I Treat this Systemically or Topically? Practical Knowledge and Techniques to Make the Most of Medications in Ophthalmology
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Best Practices for Approaching the Traumatized Eye – This Eye is a Mess! What Do I do next?
On Days 2 and 3 we will focus on the essential take-home messages for diagnosing and treating all of those eye problems that seem to keep lining up on your urgent care schedule:
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Conjunctivitis – It’s Distressing to Owners, but Not Really an Emergency. What Is My Goal in the Urgent Setting?
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Corneal ulcers – Is it Superficial? Deep? Indolent? Infected? Which Antibiotic? How Often? Do I debride it? Help!
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Uveitis – Sure it’s just Atropine, NSAIDs, and Steroids, but What Dose and Route, and in What Combinations? And do I Need Antibiotics as Well?
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Glaucoma – How to Handle the Pressure When It Gets Too High
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Acute blindness (retinal detachment, optic neuritis etc.) – Where to Start When the Lights Go Out
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Enucleation Made Straightforward for Primary Care and Emergency Practice – We’ll Walk You Through What to do When it’s the End of the Line Despite Your Best Efforts
The goal is to have you leave this seminar with “how-to” tips that you can put directly into action on your next shift.
“Filling your Ophthalmology Toolbox & a General Approach to Ocular Trauma”
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Top 10 Tips for Ophthalmic Examination
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Making the Most of Fundic Exam
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Finding Diagnostic Value in Simple Techniques – Reflexes, Vision, STT & Fluorescein
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Ophthalmic Pharmacology – One drop or two?
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Best Practices for Approaching the Traumatized Eye
Urgent Care for Diseases of the Eye
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Feline Conjunctivitis – Chlamydia? Herpes? Something else?
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Canine Conjunctivitis – Dogs are not Big Cats
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The Golden Rules of Ulcer Management
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Unravelling Intraocular Inflammation: Uveitis in Dogs and Cats
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Under Pressure: Management of Glaucoma in Dogs and Cats
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Diagnostic Approach to Acute Blindness (SARDS, Retinal Detachment, Toxicities)
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When It’s Gotta Go: Enucleation in Primary Care and Emergency Practice
Schedule
| Registration | Monday April 28, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
| Welcome Reception | Monday April 28, 2025 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm |
| Lectures | Monday April 28 | 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Tuesday April 29 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Wednesday April 30 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Breakfast | Tuesday April 29 | 7.15 am – 8.00 am |
| Wednesday April 30 | 7.15 am – 8.00 am |
Accommodations
Please note that our 19th spring seminar in Key West will be at the Casa Marina Resort in 2025.
Opened on New Year’s Eve of 1920, Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, is a flawless merging of old Key West ambiance and contemporary luxury. Immerse yourself in a restful haven where emerald lawns meet a blue Atlantic – welcoming stunning sunrises each day. Come to the “house by the sea” enveloped in breezy elegance and shaded by graceful palms.
Enjoy a taste of tropical living at the legendary Casa Marina, A Curio Collection Resort. Nestled along the southern edge of the island – spanning more than 1,100 feet of private beach, Casa Marina’s modern accommodations provide a luxurious hideaway for travelers. Listed in the National Register for Historic Places, this landmark resort has attracted business tycoons, artists, and dignitaries since the 1920’s because:
- It’s located on the largest private beach in Key West, Florida
- It’s a short walk from Southernmost Point U.S.A, the Key West Aquarium, Ernest Hemingway’s House and President Truman’s House
- Only minutes from the vibrant attractions and nightlife of Duval Street and historic Old Town
- With easy access to world-class water sports, including deep-sea fishing, wind surfing, and diving in America’s only living barrier reef
- And, it’s only three miles from Key West International Airport (EYW)
Price:
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March 25- Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 to reserve your room at the group rate.
Group room rates:
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Standard room:$540.00 dbl/night plus taxes
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Ocean view with balcony: $660.00 dbl/night plus taxes
Additional Charges (subject to change without notice):
- State and Local taxes, fees and assessments are currently 12.5%. Subject to change.
- Self parking— $29.00 per day. Subject to change
Terms
You will be charged a deposit of one nights room and tax.
Cancellations: You must cancel your reservation at least 21 days prior to your scheduled arrival to receive a refund. If you cancel with 21 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show or depart early, you will be charged for the complete scheduled stay.
Room Description
Revel in the island charm of Key West that has inspired artists and writers since the 1920s. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places , Casa Marina combines timeless service with modern comfort and style. Lose yourself in our Mediterranean-style accommodations. Delight in the 311 non-smoking guest rooms and suites at our beachfront hotel – where a historical sense of time is artfully combined with an intimate sense of place. Indulge in an exquisite selection of beachfront accommodations.
- Resort fee: $54.00 per room per night which includes: wireless high speed internet service; local phone calls: pool and beach services including chairs, towels, umbrellas, beach hammocks, frozen eucalyptus towels, drink samples, frozen popsicles, and personalized beach attendant service. Access to both Casa Marina and the Reach Resort amenities including fitness centers, beach volleyball, giant chess board, bocce court, out door pool table, pool toys, and fishing pier access and reciprocal resort charging privileges. Please note, amenities and services included in the Resort fee are subject to change.
Things To Do
It’s the perfect time to visit everyone’s favorite tropical Island in Florida. The weather is wonderful (in the low 80’s )and the rates are down!
The colorful heritage of this laid back Island city has inspired writers and artists over the last century. Stroll along brick walkways, adjacent to the Custom House Historical Museum or enjoy a walk to the Truman Whitehouse, Mel Fisher’s Museum of sunken treasures and the infamous Hemingway House. Just one block from the resort is Duval Street offering art galleries, boutiques, cafes and legendary historic watering holes.
Tour the city on the conch-train, enjoy the conch and Caribbean food, biking, snorkeling, diving, relaxing on the beach, stroll along Dual Street, catch a sunset in Mallory Square, fishing, a sunset sail, shopping and slowing down for a few days.
Key West attractions and activities, learn more
Restaurants
Old Town has many cafes and restaurants offering food for all tastes. And the nightlife is legendary in Key West.
Don’t forget to catch sunset at Mallory Square- it’s a tradition and an experience!
Outdoor activities
Beach
Relax on the Resorts private beach.
Water Sports
Sailing, jet skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, snorkeling and diving.
Golf
Golf in the tropics at Key West Golf Club.
Two-wheelin’
Explore the island on bicycles or mopeds.
Snorkeling
Take a fast boat to the reefs and snorkel for several hours.
Need To Know
Registration
Online registration is easy and fast. But please confirm your hotel reservations prior to completing your registration or booking flights. Many Hotels are selling out many months ahead of our seminars. If you need to book a hotel room, click the link to the online hotel registration page. If none is available for your selected seminar, please fill out our hotel request form or contact our office at 800-487-5650. Please note that hotel rooms are not confirmed until you receive confirmation from the hotel (if you booked online thru our group link) or from our office for hotels that do not offer the online link.
IVS is now required by AAVSB RACE to upload your completed attendance into their “RACEtrack” system. Your state of license and your license number are required for all seminars starting in January 2022. More information is available at https://www.aavsb.org/ce-
Early Bird: $1195.00
Advanced: $1215.00
Regular: $1235.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary Technicians receive an $80 discount using promo code “techsaver”. Enter the code during checkout in the submit promotion code box.
For International Travel
Passport requirements for international travel
Please note that all passengers traveling by air to or from the United States will be required to hold a valid passport. This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
When planning international travel, please be sure that you are in possession of all required documents for both outbound and return flights. Remember to allow ample time for acquiring official travel documents.
For complete information on the U.S. Department of State’s New Travel Initiative Requirements, please visit travel.state.gov.
Pricing
Cancellations: You will be charged a deposit of one nights room and tax. You must cancel your reservation at least 21 days prior to your scheduled arrival to receive a refund. If you cancel with 21 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show or depart early, you will be charged for the complete scheduled stay. There is also an early check out fee of $150.00 in addition to all other charges. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the Hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay.
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Good to Know Before You Go
Registration is simple. Browse upcoming seminars using the search on our homepage, then click through to the seminar page and complete registration online. You will receive an email confirmation once your registration is complete, and a separate email confirming your payment. Please keep both for your records. You can also call our office at 1-800-487-5650 to register by phone.
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On your selected seminar’s page, click the Accommodations tab and scroll down to the Book Accommodations button. Please note: if you need a room outside the standard seminar dates, availability will need to be confirmed with the hotel. Hotel bookings made through our site are not automatic and require some processing time. Once confirmed, you will receive a hotel confirmation letter from IVS by email. All hotels require a credit card to guarantee your booking, and cut-off dates apply — early registration is always advised. Our team is available at 1-800-487-5650, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm PST.
10% of the registration fee is non-refundable. If you cancel more than 30 days before the seminar start date, you may choose a refund of the remaining 90% or a Future Transfer Credit (FTC). If you cancel within 30 days, only a Future Transfer Credit is issued. The FTC can be applied to any future IVS seminar within 2 years of your cancellation date; it is forfeited if not used within that window. To cancel, you must contact our office and receive email confirmation of your cancellation before the seminar begins. Cancellations requested after the seminar has started, or without email confirmation on file, will forfeit the full registration fee. Please also note that cancellations will remove any Loyalty Program points earned from that registration.
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