Description
This one-day course focuses on the assessment and management of acute ocular disorders at initial presentation, with teaching primarily case-based and centered on practical clinical decision-making. Attendees should already have a basic understanding of ophthalmic examination and surgical skills. During the course, we will cover the evaluation and management of a variety of conditions, including eyelid abnormalities, corneal ulceration, uveitis, glaucoma, acute vision loss, and orbital disease.
In the wet-lab, participants will gain hands-on experience with key surgical procedures such as eyelid laceration repair, tacking sutures for entropion, rotational eyelid grafts for large defects, canthotomy and reduction of globe proptosis, and 360° conjunctival grafting for severe corneal ulceration.
Key Skills:
- Effectively examine and diagnose emergency ocular disorders
- Detailed review of diagnosis and management of corneal ulceration
- Practice a variety of ophthalmic surgical techniques useful for treating urgent ocular cases
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
By the end of the workshop, attendees will feel more confident and capable in managing a wide range of ophthalmic conditions as they present in clinic.
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 5, 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
