Equine Ophthalmology

Autumn 2025 introduces a new format for the University of Liverpool Equine Mini Modules. Each academic year will feature two modules with each with fresh content, the first starting Autumn 2025 and the second in Spring 2026.

In November 2025, we will offer a mini module on Equine Ophthalmology, providing 25 hours of CPD in a flexible, remote learning environment. Ideal for ambulatory practitioners and designed to allow CertAVP holders to top up their designation-specific CPD in Equine Practice and Equine Medicine.

This fully online CPD mini-module is tailored for experienced veterinary surgeons as well as those studying for a CertAVP. It aims to enhance, develop and consolidate clinical knowledge and skills in equine ophthalmology.  

Over four weeks we will cover different weekly topics in an area with recent changes, advances or controversies. With online lectures, discussion boards, weekly MCQ tests and live case-based Zoom meetings to support your learning this short Equine mini-module will provide a fun and interactive way to keep you up to date and increase the depth of your knowledge. Participants will gain access to the University of Liverpool online Library for the current academic year.

 

For those considering a CertAVP through the University of Liverpool, this course provides a great taster of the online module environment.

Week 1: 3rd November 2025 - Pre-purchase Examination

Week 2: 10th November 2025 - Equipment and Therapeutics Updates

Week 3: 17th November - Break Week

Week 4: 24th November 2025 - External conditions of the eye

Week 5: 1st December 2025 - Updates on common conditions

 

Start date: 3rd November 2025

Cost: £435

 

The course is taught and tutored by Liverpool and other external veterinary specialists, following a similar format to the University of Liverpool’s CertAVP modules.  With online lectures, discussion boards and weekly MCQ tests designed to help support your learning this short Equine mini-module will provide a fun and interactive way to ensure you keep up to date in your area of interest.

 

Module Lead: Fernando Malalana DVM PhD DipECEIM PGCertT&LHE FHEA MRCVS 

Course content

Week 1: Pre-purchase examination - The Eye

Examination of the eyes at PPE’s

Cataracts

Retinal abnormalities

Week 2: Equipment and Therapeutics update

“How to” Debride a corneal ulcer and sample collection

“How to” Take photographs of the eyes

Analgesics

Antimicrobials

Week 3: Break Week

Week 4: External conditions of the eye

Eyelid trauma

Enucleation

Sarcoids and masses

Week 5: Updates on common conditions

Uveitis

Corneal Ulcers

Keratitis