ORLANDO,
Fla., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye
disease and trauma are common among many animals including dogs,
cats, horses, rabbits and snakes but all too often, veterinarians
need to refer those patients to a specialist because they lack the
skills or confidence to treat the animals themselves.
Eye problems are always an emergency and
can go from irritation to sudden blindness within minutes -- Dr.
Dana Varble
Veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians from around the
world attending the 23rd annual NAVC Institute in Orlando
May 20 - 24 will gain extensive
knowledge and hands-on experience in ophthalmology over four days
of immersive hands-on training with world-renowned veterinary
ophthalmologists. The unique program enables veterinary
professionals to master new skills they can immediately put into
practice. In addition to ophthalmology, NAVC Institute provides
in-depth education tracks on orthopedic surgery, small animal
ultrasound, soft tissue surgery and strategic leadership for
veterinary practice managers.
"The eye is unlike any other part of the body and almost always
requires a specialist. The hands-on training and skills
veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians gain at NAVC
Institute, whether it's in ophthalmology or orthopedic surgery,
enable general practitioners to treat their patients, providing
more immediate easily-accessible care."
Kate Myrna, DVM, MS, DACVO, and
Associate Professor at the University of
Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, will lead a
four-day course on ophthalmology that includes:
- A hands-on examination workshop with pet dogs
- Eyelid surgery for veterinarians which she describes as "a
little nip and tuck" for pets with excess eyelids like Shar Peis,
Bulldogs or Persian cats
- Restoring vision to animals with cataracts, glaucoma or
diabetes-related vision loss
"In today's economic environment, not everyone has the means to
accept a referral to a specialist. With less than 600
board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists in the entire U.S.,
many pet owners do not have access to a specialist, especially in
some states where there aren't any," said Dr. Myrna. "By teaching
veterinarians and veterinary technicians the basics of
ophthalmology along with advanced skills, they will be able to
provide an animal with the veterinary care it needs."
As a practicing ophthalmologist and instructor, Dr. Myrna treats
all kinds of animals and on a given day may treat a horse,
hedgehog, dog and even the occasional giraffe. She is available for
interviews as are other presenting veterinarians at the NAVC
Institute 2024.
The NAVC Institute provides a unique learning experience for
veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians. Participants spend
the week focusing on just one specific area of veterinary medicine,
learning side-by-side with world-recognized leaders in each of
those disciplines. With this intensive area of focus and new
skills, veterinary professionals can provide greater care to their
patients.
Reporters are invited to attend select sessions at the NAVC
Institute. For more information on courses and sessions, see the
NAVC Institute Program Guide. To register, please contact
PublicRelations@navc.com.
The event takes place at the Caribe Royale in Orlando.
About the NAVC
The North American Veterinary Community
(NAVC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to
supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide. As the
world's leading provider of veterinary continuing education, the
NAVC delivers essential training, tools and resources for
veterinary professionals to stay abreast of advances in animal
medicine and provide the best care for animals everywhere. Through
its commitment to innovation and excellence, the NAVC has developed
a diverse portfolio of products and services, including:
educational events, headlined by VMX (Veterinary Meeting &
Expo), the world's largest, most comprehensive continuing education
conference and launchpad for new products and innovations within
the veterinary industry; VetFolio.com, a robust digital platform
for virtual learning and engagement; NAVC Media, the veterinary
industry's largest and award-winning portfolio of trade
publications; and Embrace, an advocacy arm which unites the
veterinary community and pet lovers. The NAVC was founded in 1982
and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. Since 2017, the NAVC has been
recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces by the Orlando
Sentinel. To learn more about the NAVC's products and brands, visit
https://navc.com/. To see our schedule of upcoming events, visit
https://navc.com/calendar/.
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