Our 8th visit to

Savannah

Georgia

May 14 - 16, 2010

Ophthalmology

in general practice

with 

David Maggs B.V.Sc.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Ophthalmology

Univ. of California - Davis

elcome to Savannah, the Hostess City of the South.  Named by Conde' Nast Traveler as one of the top 10 U.S. cities to visit,  Savannah offers an enchanting stroll back in time and an invitation to uncover its hidden charms.  Bits and pieces of Savannah's rich, colorful history adorn virtually every corner of the downtown area.  The stately mansions, moss-draped oaks, and massive churches give the city a unique flavor found nowhere else in the world.

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Accommodations- please note that we have moved to a new venue for 2010

Group Room rate:$169.00/night single or double (plus tax & city occupancy tax)

Parking fee: $13.00 per day for registered guests

Valet parking: $17.00 per day

$5.00 parking for the locals- if you are only attending the seminar

Cancellations:   A one night cancellation charge will be made to your credit card if you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled arrival. 

 

Driving Directions:

From Interstate I-95 north or south bound: exit at 99A (I-16 east), follow to the end where it feeds into Montgomery Street. At the first stop light turn right onto Liberty Street. Follow for 5 blocks to the Hilton which will be on your right hand side. Ample valet or self indoor parking is available.

Within Walking Distance of the Hilton: City Market Civic Center Cotton Exchange Park Ghost Talk Ghost Walk Historic Forsyth Historic Downtown Savannah Isaiah Davenport House Juliette Gordon Low

Ophthalmology

in general practice

with 

David Maggs B.V.Sc.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Univ. of California - Davis

This course will update you on the recent diagnostic and therapeutic breakthroughs for the most common canine and feline ophthalmic problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching.

The topics:

• Examination Techniques and Ophthalmic Diagnostics

How can I do a better eye exam?

What are the secrets for detecting ophthalmic lesions?

The Tonopen - at last measuring IOP is easy

What's the best test for feline herpes virus?

When should I culture the conjunctiva or cornea?

Can I do my own ophthalmic cytology?

• Ophthalmic Surgery

What instruments do I need for ophthalmic surgeries?

Are there special techniques that will make me a better ophthalmic

surgeon?

Eyelid tumors - to cut or to freeze, that is the question.

Entropion surgery - from Shar Peis to Labradors

Which surgical technique is best for "cherry eye"?

Conjunctival grafts: Why, when and how?

• Surface ocular disease

Itchy skin, swollen eyelids, what next?

Why is this cornea opaque

What does it mean when the cornea turns blue?

KCS - not just cyclosporine

How deep is that ulcer?

Three reasons a corneal ulcer won't heal

Can I do a grid keratotomy in my practice?

Feline herpesvirus: new treatments for a frustrating disease

Why are there blood vessels on this cornea?

• Intraocular disease

Is this glaucoma primary or secondary?

Drugs for glaucoma - not just Timolol any more.

Should I do an intravitreal injection of gentamicin?

Is this nuclear sclerosis or cataracts?

When should I refer this dog for cataract surgery?

What diagnostic testing should I do for this cat with uveitis?

Which steroids should I use for uveitis?

Should I get an aqueous sample and how do I do it?

• Retinal disease

I wish I was better at the fundic exam - here's how.

There's so much variation in fundic appearance - what's normal?

How do I detect retinal detachments?

I know this dog is blind. I want to know if there is anything that can be done for him.

Anisocoria - pupils that teach

Feline hypertension - at last there's a detached retina we can treat!

Is this eye trying to tell me that the whole patient is sick?

• Ophthalmic Emergencies

When is it a real emergency?

How do I suture eyelid lacerations so that they heal well?

Acute congestive glaucoma - which drugs, which routes, how often?

This eye is perforated - is there anything I can do?

       Why did this patient suddenly go blind?

 

Seminar schedule: (16 Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana & South Carolina approved CE hrs- also American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved for 16 CE hrs)

Registration

Registration fee:

• Earlybird     by March 19            $645.00
• Advanced   by April 16               $665.00
• Regular                                          $685.00

 

• Complete seminar notes
• Continental breakfast daily
• Certificate of completion
• Cancellation: 90% refund to 30 days. Seminar transfer only, inside 30 days.

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education. #13

 

This program has been submitted for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval: however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.

 

Register for the seminar online or by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

For more information, visit the Savannah Visitors Bureau

For Hotel information, visit Hilton Savannah