Description
The foundation for successful treatment of ophthalmic conditions is a thorough and accurate ophthalmic examination. We will review the examination approach in detail including neurological testing, extraocular assessment, intraocular assessment and use of ancillary diagnostics.
A number of ophthalmic conditions are best treated with surgery. In the wet-lab we will practice techniques in eyelid wedge resection, eyelid laceration repair, temporary tarsorraphy, temporary tacking, Hotz-Celsus, and enucleation.
Key Skills:
- Develop an understanding of a thorough ophthalmic examination technique
- Understand the approach for testing neurological function of the eye
- Practice ophthalmic surgical techniques which are key to veterinary practice
Speaker Biography
Dr. Kellam Bayley
Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Registered Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology. BVSc MVSc CertVOphthal MANZCVS Dip ECVO
Kellam graduated from Massey University in 2006 and worked in general practice for several years. He travelled to the UK to complete the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2011. From 2013-2018 Kellam underwent a residency training program under the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO) based in Adelaide.
He sat and passed ECVO diploma examinations in early 2019 and is now a registered specialist in veterinary ophthalmology. He also completed his Masters in Veterinary Science in 2017 at Massey University. Kellam is based in clinical practice in Hamilton, New Zealand. Kellam has provided CPD seminars to local veterinarians and Massey University interns for several years and has presented a variety of ophthalmic topics at local (NZVA) and international conferences.
Value to your practice
The objective for this course is to teach and reinforce good fundamental practices in ophthalmic diagnostics and surgery. Hopefully this will improve confidence when encountering ophthalmic cases in practice
Accommodation
There are 2 suggested accommodation options which are a 5 minute drive from the workshop venue and 15 minutes to Auckland airport, including:
- Ramada Manukau
- The Sebel Manukau : The Sebel is pleased to offer a 12% discount on their Best Available Rate. Simply contact The Sebel directly and mention ‘Practical CPD Workshop – 12% off Best Available Rate’, and their team will apply the discount when processing your booking.
Event Details
Date: June 4, 2026
Start time: 08:30
End time: 17:00
Venue: Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
Coordinates: -37.004418, 174.866307
Directions: Unit 2B, 23 Ash Road, Wiri, Auckland 2104
