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OPHT205-1123: Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease

The lectures for this course will be presented via the Zoom webinar platform.

Presenter: Erica Tolar, DVM, DACVO (Ophthalmology)
Course Open: November 1-18, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesday, November 8, 2023; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 1.5
RACE Category: 1.5 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $35 ($32 early bird special if enrolled by October 18, 2023)
Non-Member $95 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by October 18, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
The eye is the window to the rest of the body. In this course, we will discuss how the eye can be an indicator of a systemic problem in dogs and cats, describe the clues within the eye that tell you to look deeper, and touch on treatment options available.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • understand the ocular clues that indicate a larger systemic problem.
  • obtain a list of differential diagnoses for the clinical signs observed within the eye.
  • have a working knowledge of treatment options available.


Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in ocular manifestations of systemic disease.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1081664)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session November 8, 2023): Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease


Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $35 ($32 early bird special if enrolled by October 18, 2023)
Non-Member $95 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by October 18, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on November 1, 2023 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357