JOURNEY INTO THE EYE: OPHTHALMIC EXAMINATION AND OCULAR ULTRASONOGRAPHY

Successful management of ocular diseases relies on a systematic ophthalmic examination and the effective use of appropriate diagnostic imaging techniques. However, in daily clinical practice, eye examinations are often limited, and the diagnostic potential of ultrasonography for evaluating ocular structures remains underutilized.

This workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to fundamental ophthalmic examination techniques and the clinical application of ocular ultrasonography in small animals. Participants will gain practical knowledge and experience in the assessment of ocular anatomy, basic ophthalmic examination methods, and ultrasonographic evaluation of the lens, vitreous body, retina, and retrobulbar region.

Through an interactive format combining theoretical concepts, clinical case examples, and practical exercises, the workshop will focus on a systematic diagnostic approach to ocular diseases and the interpretation of imaging findings.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Perform the basic steps of a systematic ophthalmic examination
• Improve their proficiency in the use of ophthalmoscopes and ophthalmic examination equipment
• Understand the fundamental principles of ocular ultrasonography
• Evaluate the lens, vitreous body, retina, and retrobulbar structures using ultrasonography
• Integrate ultrasonographic findings into clinical decision-making for ocular diseases
• Approach common ophthalmic cases encountered in daily practice with greater confidence

FORMAT

• Interactive lectures
• Hands-on use of ophthalmic examination equipment
• Practical ocular ultrasonography sessions
• Clinical case discussions
• Question-and-answer session and open discussion