Our 4th visit to 

Mystic, Connecticut 

July 14 - 16, 2006

Historic. Charming. Eclectic. Unique. These are the words that begin to describe Downtown Mystic. First settled in the 17th century, this new world colony along the banks of the Mystic River has been a crossroads for the curious for nearly 350 years.

With age comes beauty. And tradition. And a can do attitude that has kept Mystic as the centerpiece of Southeastern Connecticut’s attractions.

Mystic today is known for it’s unique shops, restaurants, antiques centers and art galleries. It’s is minutes from world class gaming and entertainment, attractions for the whole family, museums that will transport you back to another era. And everywhere you turn you will see the kind of scenic beauty that takes your breath away.

Attractions:

Accommodations

Call 1-800-487-5650 for rooms at the group rate

• Cancellations:  One night penalty within 7 days of your scheduled arrival. Penalty for early departures

• Check-in:  4.00pm    Check-out:  12.00 noon         

Book early as this hotel always sells out over the summer!

The seminars

How I manage common 

canine & feline ocular problems 

with

David Maggs B.V.Sc., DACVO

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

University of California at 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.

 Dr. David Maggs is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists and has published in the major veterinary journals & texts including JAVMA & Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine & is co-editor of the Feline issue of Veterinary Ophthalmology. David spent several years in private practice prior to obtaining an internship at Colorado State University. He is currently is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at The University of California at Davis. David has lectured at the regional and national meetings and has promised me that the seminars have been structured to maximize the material that you will take with you to your practice. His presentations to our groups in Cancun & on Hilton Head Island in 2000, on Nantucket Island in 2001 & in Napa were very well received by all in attendance. 

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:

Registration

Registration fee: (16 AAVSB RACE approved CE hours. Accepted in CT, MA, RI, NH, ME, VT and PA)

• Earlybird by by May 25          US$525.00

• Advanced by June 28            US$545.00

• Regular                                     US$565.00

CE credits

IVS is an AAVSB RACE approved provider of Continuing Education.

This program meets the requirements 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.