Vision Matters: Navigating the Critical First Hours in Canine & Feline Eye Emergencies
September 27–29, 2024
Kathryn Good Koehler D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
U.C. Davis
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
Primary care and emergency veterinarians play a critical role in the first-line assessment and management of urgent and acute eye problems in dogs and cats. In some cases, the initial approach and determination of a sound plan can be the difference between preservation of vision or progression to blindness. This 3-day seminar will outline and discuss the essential skills and knowledge veterinarians need to provide immediate, effective care for ophthalmic emergencies in dogs and cats. Emphasis will be placed on how to recognize the problems and findings that require urgent attention, how perform a sound ocular assessment in urgent situations, current standards of care and best practices for treatment of urgent eye problems, important differences in approaches and management between dogs and cats, and how to manage situations when immediate referral is not available and to provide the best spectrum of care.
Speakers & Topics
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Corneal Erosions and Ulcerations
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This Ulcer Might Be Deep – But How Do I Tell? And What Do I Do?
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When is Corneal Debridement Appropriate and When is it Contraindicated?
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This Ulcer Looks Bad, But the Owners Decline Referral. What Should I Do?
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Is It Ruptured? OMG What Now?
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Ocular Traumatology in Veterinary Medicine
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Eyelid Lacerations – To Repair or not to Repair? And How? And When?
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Corneal Lacerations – Why A Small Corneal Scratch Could Be a Much Bigger Problem.
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Corneal Foreign Bodies – What Can I Do for These In Primary Care/Emergency Practice?
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Blunt Ocular Trauma – This Dog Took a Tennis Ball to the Eye – Now What?
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Traumatic Proptosis – It’s Out and It’s Ugly? Should I Just Enucleate Right Away?
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Glaucoma – Tonometry is the Easy Part. What You Do Next is the Most Important Part.
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Uveitis – How to Diagnose Intraocular Inflammation and Then Make an Effective Plan
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Lens Luxation – I Can See the Lens But It’s Not Where it Should Be. What’s My Next Move?
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Orbital Disease – This Globe Is Being Pushed Forward. Is There Anything I Can Do?
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Sudden Blindness and Other Vision Changes – It’s Like the Lights Went Out? What Could Be Going On?
Schedule
| Registration | Friday Sept. 27, 2024 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Friday Sept. 27 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Saturday Sept. 28 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Sunday Sept. 29 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Accommodations
Rising amidst the spectacular beauty of the magnificent Red Rock formations surrounding Sedona, Arizona, the new Hilton Sedona Resort offers guests the opportunity to experience one of the most uniquely beautiful sites on earth. Ideally located just 100 minutes from Phoenix or two hours from the breath-taking south rim of the Grand Canyon, the Hilton Sedona Resort offers an array of first class resort amenities and services.
The Hilton Resort is located in the Village of Oak Creek- just outside of the town of Sedona
The Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is Sedona’s Luxury Resort located amidst the spectacular beauty of Northern Arizona’s Red Rock Country in the heart of Sedona.
Sedona. The location is simply magical and has been called “The Most Beautiful Place in America.”
Our Guests enjoy stunning views of the majestic Red Rock formations surrounding the Hilton Sedona Resort – giving the Resort a feeling of a High Desert Lodge.
Price
Group rates:
Run of house: $419.00 dbl/night plus taxes & resort fee
*There is a 3 night minimum stay required.*
Additional Fees (Subject to change without notice):
- Rates above are subject to local taxes & fees, currently 12.675%.
- Resort Fee: A daily $30.00 plus tax (normally $35.00) , room charge offers you in-room wifi, access to the Hilton Spa with select discounts, unlimited local and 800 phone calls, 10% discount at the pro shop at the Sedona Golf Resort & free parking.
- There is a $20 per person/day plus tax-charge for 3rd & 4th adult in the room. Children under 18 yrs of age are free when staying in the same room as their parents.
Suggested Gratuities:
- Porterage: $8.00 per person, round trip.
- Daily Maid Service: $2.00 per room, per day.
Terms
Check-in is 4:00pm, check-out is 11:00am. All guests arriving before 4:00pm may be accommodated as rooms become available provided that such guests elect to pay an early arrival fee of $25. Hotel’s Front Desk can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are unavailable and for guests attending the seminar on departure day. This can all be arranged on the day of arrival/departure with the hotel directly
Things To Do
Sedona is one of Arizona’s premier tourism, recreation, resort and art centers. Its location at the mouth of scenic Oak Creek Canyon and at the center of the state’s famous Red Rock Country affords breathtaking panoramas, a mild climate and plenty of sunshine. The area is the second most visited site in Arizona after the Grand Canyon. Established in 1902, the community was named for Sedona Schnebly, an early settler. Spreading across the central Arizona counties of Coconino and Yavapai, Sedona sits at an elevation of 4,500 feet (about 3,200 feet higher than Phoenix). Via Interstate 17, the town is 120 miles north of Phoenix and 30 miles south of Flagstaff.
Sedona has something for everyone – world-class resorts, small family-run motels, bed & breakfasts, fine restaurants, diverse shops and art galleries.
Outdoor Activities
The beauty of the area makes sightseeing and hiking popular; golf and tennis are almost year-round activities. Visitors can take a jeep tour into the backcountry or view the red rock monoliths from horseback or hot air balloon. For more info: http://www.hiltonsedonaresort.com/?page=fun
Sites to See
Other attractions include Bell Rock, Slide Rock and Red Rock State Parks, Chapel of the Holy Cross, the Sedona Arts Center and Tlaquepaque, a Mexican-style arts and crafts village. Highway 89A through Oak Creek has been named by Rand-McNally and others as one of the most beautiful drives in America. Visitor sites that are just a day trip away include the Grand Canyon, Jerome, Meteor Crater and Sunset Crater.
Golf
Sedona Golf Resort
As a Guest at The Hilton Sedona Golf Resort & Spa, you are just steps away from teeing it up on Sedona’s most popular Golf Course, the Sedona Golf Resort, an 18-Hole, Par-71 Championship Golf Course. This spectacular Championship Golf Course was designed by Gary Panks to blend this challenging Golf Course within the natural beauty of the Red Rocks of Sedona. The Sedona Golf Course at The Hilton Sedona Golf Resort & Spa has been named, “Top 10 New Public Golf Course” by Golf Magazine, “Best Par-3 Golf Course in the State” by the Arizona Republic, and “One of the 100 Most Women-Friendly Golf Courses in America” by Golf for Women Magazine. Golf Course elevations range from 3,960 feet to as much as 4,260 feet, offering players Elevated Tees, Raised Greens and challenging approach shots.
Reserve a Tee Time please call: 928.284.4040 or Call Toll Free: 877.273.3762 or Email our Concierge.
Village of Oak Creek Golf Course:
The Village of Oak Creek Country Club (‘VOCC’) Golf Course is less than 1 mile from the Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa. The VOCC Golf Course features a traditional Golf Course Layout similar to those you may find in the Midwestern United States. In the usual Trent Jones manner, the fairways are classic tree lined doglegs with fairway bunkers strategically placed in the landing areas, and the greens are all slightly elevated and surrounded with large swirling greenside bunkers.
To reserve a Tee Time please call: 928-284-6935.
Spa
Luxuriate and pamper yourself in this spacious 25,000 Square-Foot Spa Therapy Center. The fully equipped facility features a wide array of World-Class Spa Treatments, Lap Pool and Therapy Spa, Exercise opportunities and offerings to sooth mind and body – all in the unforgettable setting of Red Rock Sedona. Amidst the unforgettable setting of the majestic Red Rocks of Sedona, the dramatic Coconino National Forest and the clear, crisp Juniper-scented air, the eforea: Spa at Hilton Sedona offers you one of the very best spa experiences in one of the most beautiful places in the world. At eforea: Spa at Hilton Sedona, guests emerge brighter: their bodies renewed, their spirits lifted, and their outlook brighter. 928.284.4040
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: $1115.00
Advanced: $1135.00
Regular: $1155.00
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
You must cancel at least 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival date to avoid penalty charges. You will be charged for the complete stay if you cancel within 14 days of scheduled arrival.
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Good to Know Before You Go
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