Upcoming Course Announcement
Advanced Veterinary Ophthalmology
for First Opinion Practitioners
Speaker: Dr. James Oliver (UK)

8th - 9th August 2025
₹39,000 – For members of all small animal veterinary doctors’ associations in India.
₹45,000 – For non-members
Tata Trusts Small Animal Hospital, G.B Sapkal Marg, Saat Rasta, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai-400011
Course Capacity: Limited to 24 participants to ensure an interactive and high-quality learning experience.
Eminent Speaker
Dr. James Oliver
BVSc PhD CertVOphthal DipECVO MRCVS
United Kingdom
James graduated from the University of Bristol with distinction in 2002. He spent 5 years in general practice where he developed his passion for veterinary ophthalmology. He achieved European Specialist status in 2011 and has worked as a Specialist in several referral hospitals in the UK and currently heads up the ophthalmology team at Dick White Referrals which is based just outside Cambridge, United Kingdom. James has extensive experience in research, is widely published in the scientific literature, and has completed a PhD in the genetics of canine glaucoma. James has also written a book on feline ophthalmology and has made contributions to other textbooks on various aspects of veterinary ophthalmology. He is actively involved in the teaching and training of vets in their pursuit of improved understanding and post-graduate qualifications in this field. James is past Chair of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists’ Education and Residency Committee.
Course Overview
The program will combine comprehensive theoretical lectures with hands-on practical training in a state-of-the-art wet lab. Both foundational and advanced ophthalmic concepts and techniques will be covered.
Day 1: Theoretical Ophthalmology
08.45AM Registration & Breakfast
09.30AM Corneal ulceration in cats and dogs what to do and what not to do!
10.30AM Uveitis – the good, the bad and the ugly
11.30AM Tea break
11.45AM Glaucoma – clinical signs and diagnostics
01.00PM Lunch
02.00PM Glaucoma – prevention and treatment
03.30PM Tea break
03.45PM How to perform an ophthalmic examination: theory
04.45PM Q&A
Day 2: Practical Ophthalmology
08.45AM Breakfast
09.30AM How to perform an ophthalmic examination: practical
10.30AM Patient preparation, surgical instrumentation & keratotomy procedures: talk & practical
11.30AM Tea break
11.45AM Third eyelid surgery: talk & practical
01.00PM Lunch
02.00PM Eyelid surgery: talk & practical
03.30PM Tea break
03.45PM How to perform an enucleation the transconjunctival approach & practical
05.00PM Certificate distribution