Ophthalmic Surgery

Feb
28
Mar
01

Open

This course presents an exceptional opportunity for veterinary surgeons with a keen interest in Ophthalmology (students or general practitioners with interest in eyes, advanced practitioners, or ophthalmology/surgical residents) to enhance their surgical expertise across a comprehensive spectrum of techniques. This encompasses microsurgical principles, suturing techniques, conjunctival and eyelid surgeries, as well as blepharoplasties.

As an added benefit, Renata will prepare a series of compelling case studies, available during breaks, allowing participants the opportunity to delve into case-based approaches and management discussions when they are not engaged in practical sessions.

To ensure an intimate and focused learning environment, the course is limited to a maximum of 15 attendees. Ideally, participants are encouraged to bring their microsurgical loupes and instruments for adnexal surgeries, allowing them to work in a setting with which they are most comfortable. However, for those who may not have access to these tools, or prefer not to bring them, microsurgical loupes and instruments will be readily available. Additionally, all necessary consumables and protective clothing will be provided for the duration of the course.

The lectures will be conducted in English, while discussions and supervision will be offered in either English or Czech, depending on the preferred language of the attendee.

Course price:

Early bird: until 31.10.2025 – €1049

Regular price: from 1.11.2025 to 31.1.2026 – €1390

Last chance: after 01.02.2026 – €1499

The price is stated without VAT.

Day 1:

  • Basic principles of ocular surgery – eyelid surgery
    • Surgical preparation
    • Surgical instruments
    • Microsurgical suturing techniques
    • Wound closure: physics, tissue tactics, needles, sutures, knot tying
  • Ocular surgeries Part 1
    • Lacrimal puncta surgery
    • Ectopic cilium removal
    • Globe replacement technique to treat globe proptosis
    • Eyelid biopsy
    • Eyelid wedge resection, eyelid mass excision, dermoid excision

Day 2

  • Ocular surgeries Part II
    • Entropion/Ectropion surgery
    • Medial canthoplasty
    • Blepharoplasty
    • Enucleation

Your instructors:

Renata Stavinohova Renata Stavinohova MVDr. Renata Stavinohova PhD, PGCertSAOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVS
Renata Stavinohova
Renata Stavinohova MVDr. Renata Stavinohova PhD, PGCertSAOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVS Head of Ophthalmology, Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, UK

Renata Stavinohova graduated from the University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brno, Czech Republic in 2008. After completion of PhD at the same institution, she spent some years gaining surgical and medical experience in the UK before completing a rotating internship and an ophthalmology internship at the Animal Health Trust. In 2017, Renata was awarded a BSAVA Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Ophthalmology with distinction. Subsequently, she completed an ECVO-approved residency at Dick White Referrals and became an ECVO Diplomate in 2021. She currently works as an ophthalmologist at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists. She is actively involved in the teaching and training of veterinary students, nurses, and vets in their pursuit of improved understanding and postgraduate qualifications in veterinary ophthalmology. She also works as a Vin consultant. Renata enjoys all aspects of ophthalmology, from clinical work to research. She has a particular interest in ophthalmic microsurgery, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular manifestation of systemic disease and inherited eye diseases. Renata is a co-chair of the ECVO Scientific committee, and she has recently become a BVA panellist.

Location:

Gorkého 205/3, 811 01 Bratislava

1390,00  ex. tax

Ophthalmic Surgery

1390,00  ex. tax