Integrative Approach to Chronic Eye Disorders in Equine

Diagnose and treat eye problems in patients using both conventional medicine and TCVM

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Course Overview

Integrative Veterinary Ophthalmology (Equine) is a 32-CE-hour RACE approved course (22 for the conventional portion, 10 for the TCVM portion). The primary objective of this course in veterinary ophthalmology is to improve the ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical skills of veterinary practitioners in order that they can provide higher levels of care to animals with eye problems. This will begin with a review of ophthalmic terminology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology of the animal eye. Basic and advanced ophthalmic examination and diagnostic techniques of animals, and the diagnosis and treatment of common ophthalmic dis­orders of animals will be covered in detail. Discussions on how to perform basic and advanced ophthalmic diagnostic procedures will be taught.

Students may choose to take either the Conventional Ophthalmology, the TCVM Ophthalmology, or both courses.

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Course Objectives

This is an online distance learning course and is intended for equine practitioners. Students will learn to evaluate and diagnose ophthalmology patients and understand how to diagnose and treat the following disorders using an integrative approach: uveitis, ulcers, corneal disease, glaucoma and cataracts.

Integrative Approach to Chronic Eye Disorders in Equine

Taught in English

For veterinarians & veterinary students only

Up to 32 RACE-approved CE hours

Curriculum

Examination of the Horse Eye

2h

Foal Eye Problems

1h

Eyelids in Horses

1h

Orbit in Horses

1h

Lacrimal Conjunctiva Nictitans in Horses

2h

Superficial Corneal Ulcers and Corneal Healing in Horses

1h

Improving Visual Outcomes in Equine Ulcerative Keratitis

2h

Biological Continuum of Lesions in Equine Ulcerative Keratitis

1h

Nonulcerative Keratopathies

2h

Stromal Abscesses

2h

Equine Recurrent Uveitis

2h

Noninflammatory Uveal Problems of Horses

1h

Glaucoma in Horses

1h

Lens in Horses

1h

Retina and Optic Nerve in Horses

1h

Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases in Horses

1h

Course Overview and Introduction

5min

TCVM Ophthalmology - Fundamental Principles

1h

Top Acupoints and Acupuncture Techniques for Eye Problems in Horses

1h

TCVM Approach to Corneal Disease in Horses

3h

TCVM Approach to Equine Recurrent Uveitis

1h

TCVM Approach to Conjunctivitis and Blepharitis

1h

TCVM Approach to Glaucoma and Cataract in Horses

1h

TCVM Approach to Ptosis and Acute Loss of Vision in Horses

1h

TCVM Approach to Equine Eye Tumors & Cysts, Ocular Bleeding

1h

Instructors

Dr. Xie has 42 years of clinical, teaching, and research experience in veterinary acupuncture and TCVM. He has trained over 11,000 veterinarians to practice TCVM worldwide. Dr. Xie’s education includes advanced training in veterinary medicine, veterinary acupuncture, and human acupuncture. Dr. Xie has authored 20 books and over 100 peer-reviewed papers. His textbooks, including Xie’s Veterinary Herbology, Xie’s Veterinary Acupuncture, and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine-Fundamental Principles, have been used for TCVM training programs around the world. Dr. Xie continues to teach and develop educational courses and programs at Chi University, serves as a full clinical professor at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and is an honorary professor at China Agricultural University, South China Agricultural University, and China Southwest University.

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Dennis E. Brooks DVM, PhD passed the certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 1984. Dr. Brooks received a PhD in 1987 from the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Brooks has been a scientist and clinician in academia, and is a Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida. He was the President of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists from 1997-1998.

Dr. Brooks has written over 170 academic scientific publications, 76 book chapters, received $2.3 million in research grants, and has given over 300 lectures both nationally and internationally in comparative ophthalmology. His book, Equine Ophthalmology, was published in 2002 and again in 2008. His book, Small Animal Ophthalmology, was published in 2011. He received the British Equine Veterinary Association’s Sir Frederick Smith Memorial Lecture and Medal Recipient in 2007, and received the Frank J. Milne State of the Art Award of the American Association of Equine Practitioners in 2010. Dr. Brooks has extensive experience in amnion grafting, corneal transplantation and cataract surgeries of the horse.

Enrollment Options

Semester

2025

Schedule & Tuition

Chronic Eye Disorders in Equine - Western Approach
Chronic Eye Disorders in Equine - TCVM Approach

Payment Information

A $100.00 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.

Payment is due 30 days before the start date of each session, course, or event.

Discounts

Register for Both Equine Ophthalmology Courses

-$200.00

Frequently Asked Questions

You will get 4 months of access to this online course. The course can be accessed through our learning portal.