Introduction To Equine Ophthalmology
Earn 3.0 hours of RACE-approved CE in equine ophthalmic examination techniques and subpalpebral lavage line placement.
RACE #20-1297187 • Provider ID #50-29055
CE Hours
3.0 Medical CE
Format
Live Webinar
Price
$135 (Presale)
Audience
DVMs & Technicians
Species
Canine & Feline
Status
RACE-Approved
Friday, May 8, 2026
Practical Takeaways for Your Practice
Every session is built around cases you see in GP — leave with frameworks you can apply immediately.
Systematic equine ophthalmic examination using appropriate techniques and equipment
Develop proficiency in examination sequence, restraint and positioning, equipment selection, and distinguishing normal versus abnormal findings.
Subpalpebral lavage line placement for consistent medication delivery
Learn indications, contraindications, anatomical landmarks, proper insertion technique, and post-placement management including complication mitigation.
Evaluation of common equine ocular conditions and clinical findings
Interpret clinical findings specific to horses and make informed diagnostic decisions.
Course Abstract
Live Online Interactive Webinar • Case-Based • Sponsor-Free
Performing a thorough equine ophthalmic examination and managing ocular conditions requiring consistent medication delivery are foundational clinical skills.
This 3-hour course covers how to perform a systematic equine eye exam (1.5 hours) and subpalpebral lavage line placement (1.5 hours), with Q&A at the end of each section. Board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Rachel Allbaugh details appropriate techniques and equipment for examination, evaluation of common ocular conditions specific to horses, interpretation of clinical findings, and informed diagnostic decisions. The subpalpebral lavage component covers indications, contraindications, equipment preparation, anatomical landmarks, proper insertion technique, and post-placement management including potential complications and their mitigation. Presented through Vet On It's sponsor-free platform — no pharmaceutical influence on content or recommendations.
Curriculum Overview
2 clinically focused sessions.
. Equine Eye Exam
1.5 hoursHow to perform a basic equine eye exam — techniques and equipment, evaluation of common ocular conditions, interpretation of clinical findings, diagnostic decisions, restraint and positioning, equipment selection, examination sequence, and normal versus abnormal findings.
. Subpalpebral Lavage Line Placement
1.5 hoursIndications, contraindications, equipment preparation, anatomical landmarks, proper insertion technique, and post-placement management including potential complications and their mitigation.
What's Included
Live Q&A
Ask questions in real time
Digital Notes
Downloadable lecture PDFs
Recording Access
Re-watch at your own pace
CE Certificate
RACE-approved, instant download
Dr. Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, DACVO
Dr. Rachel Allbaugh is the Lora and Russ Talbot Endowed Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists with expertise in ophthalmic diseases of dogs, cats, horses, and other species, as well as periocular, corneal, and intraocular surgeries. Dr. Allbaugh earned her DVM (Summa Cum Laude, 2004) and BS (Summa Cum Laude, 2000) from Iowa State University and her MS in Clinical Science from Kansas State University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Kansas State University and serves as Ophthalmology Service Leader and Residency Program Director at Iowa State. She has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and served as President of the International Equine Ophthalmology Consortium.
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All tiers include 3.0 RACE-approved CE credits, digital notes, and recording access.
If your schedule changes, you'll still have access to the recording and notes.
Opens Apr 25
Friday, May 8, 2026 — 9:00 AM CDT
Presale
Price increases to $135 at Early Bird rate
- 3.0 Hours Live RACE-Approved CE
- Interactive Q&A with Dr. Rachel Allbaugh
- Digital Lecture Notes (PDF)
- Session Recording Access
- Official CE Certificate
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Send us the number of attendees at support@vetonitce.org
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We'll reach out to each team member to complete their registration, send Zoom links, and deliver individual CE certificates after the lecture.
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Every registrant gets on-demand access — no pressure to all attend live. Team members who can't make the live session get the full recording afterward.