Key Information
CPD Hours: 1 hours
Course Length: One hour
Course Format: Recorded webinar with a copy of the webinar slides provided
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Course Information
Key Areas
- Recognition of IMMK and its subtypes
- Differential diagnosis: distinguishing immune-mediated vs infectious causes vs equine recurrent uveitis
- Diagnostic tools
- Medical and surgical treatment strategies
- Review of emerging therapies and long-term outcomes
More than just a cloudy eye: Immune-mediated keratitis in horses
Immune-mediated keratitis (IMMK) encompasses a group of idiopathic, chronic corneal diseases with significant clinical relevance. This lecture explores the diagnosis and treatment of IMMK, including insights into regional presentation differences and disease subtypes. Attendees will learn to recognise hallmark signs of IMMK and differentiate it from infectious keratitis. Treatment strategies ranging from topical immunosuppressants to surgical interventions like episcleral cyclosporine implants and keratectomy will be discussed. We will also explore novel therapeutic approaches such as mesenchymal stem cell therapy and photodynamic therapy. This session is essential for equine practitioners looking to provide an evidence- based approach to managing immune-mediated ocular disease in horses.
Why do this course?
IMMK can be challenging to diagnose and frustrating to manage. This lecture helps equip clinicians with the tools to confidently diagnose IMMK and offers a critical overview of published evidence for treatment options.
Our extensive library of recorded webinars are great value for busy practitioners seeking quality CPD at a time of their choice and without leaving home. Participants gain access to the webinar for two weeks which allows them to view it at their leisure and convenience as well as review aspects as needed to enhance learning. Participants will receive an electronic copy of the slides to support their viewing session and a CPD certificate.
Members of the BVA Young Vets Network receive a 50% discount on our recorded webinars (subject to availability – ten discounted places available per webinar per year).
Please note: Our anytime Recorded Webinars and Recorded Webinar Plus CPD are regularly reviewed to ensure they are still providing the most up-to-date information. Please therefore activate the webinar within 3 months of purchase as we cannot guarantee availability after this time period. Any recorded webinars that are removed from sale during the 3 month time period we will offer a free replacement.
Tutors
Maria-Christine Fischer, Dr.med.vet. DipECVO PGCertVetEd MRCVS
Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology
The Royal Veterinary College