Courses Overview
Dr.Nunzio D’Anna
DVM, Med Vet, Dipl. ECVO
Prof. Cristina Giordano
DVM, Med Vet. Adjunct professor at the University of Turin
Sept 6-8, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Course Overview
Following the outstanding success of the March 2026 edition in Malaysia, this highly anticipated veterinary ophthalmology course returns on September 6–8, 2026.
Led by Prof. Cristina Giordano and Dr. Nunzio D’Anna, the program provides a practical and up-to-date approach to the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic diseases in dogs and cats. Participants will gain valuable insights into ophthalmic examination, ocular ultrasound, corneal and eyelid surgery, glaucoma, uveitis, retinal diseases, and ophthalmic emergencies.
A special highlight of this edition is an exclusive half-day lecture session delivered by Dr. Nunzio D’Anna, offering participants the opportunity to learn directly from two leading European ophthalmology specialists.
Highlights
Learn from renowned European veterinary ophthalmologists
Focus on common and advanced canine and feline eye diseases
Corneal, eyelid, and microsurgical techniques
Wet-lab demonstrations and clinical skills training
Practical knowledge for daily clinical practice
Curriculum
Day 1
● Fundamentals of microsurgery (Dr.Nunzio D’Anna)
● Corneal surgery: different surgical techinques leading to comparable clinical outcomes (Dr.Nunzio D’Anna)
● Surgical treatment of for scleral defects and epibulbar melanoma (Dr.Nunzio D’Anna)
● Complications of ophthalmic corneal and scleral procedures: why do they occurr? (Dr.Nunzio D’Anna)
● Understanding where everything start: anatomy of the eye, a quick overview
● Clinical ophthalmic examination and instrument use
● Ocular ultrasound
● WET LAB: Demonstration of instrument use
Day 2
● Dry eye and related complications
● Third eyelid pathologies and surgery
● Eyelids disorders
● Eyelids disorders and surgical approach
● Corneal disease progression and step corneal ulcer protocol
● Non invasive approach to selected corneal diseases :Corneal cross linking
● WET LAB: Cornea surgery demontration / OR CLINICAL SKILLS VERIFICATION
Day 3
● Uveitis
● Uveitis etiology in the dog and cat
● Glaucoma
● Glaucoma theraphy : medical and surgical
● Lens congenital acquired diseases
● Retina: diseases of ocular fundus
● Emergency
● Clinical skills verifications
Instructor
Dr.Nunzio D’Anna
DVM, Med Vet, Dipl. ECVO
Founder of SeeVet
Former president of SOVI council
Former president of EVCO re-evaluation committee
Externship at New York's Animal Medical Center (1993 - 1994), focusing on emergency surgery and ophthalmology.
Worked as a private vet in Rome, Italy since 1995, specializing in ophthalmology.
Worked as a private vet in Rome, Italy since 1995, specializing in ophthalmology.
Author of few scientific papers in ophthalmology and speaker in several meetings at national and international levels.
Private practitioner in Rome, Italy with an activity exclusively in veterinary ophthalmology
Prof.Cristina Giordano
DVM, Med Vet, Dipl. ECVO
Adjunct professor at the University of Turin
Past President of SOVI , Italian Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Founder and Director of Oculistica Veterinaria Torino, an advanced speciality referral practice focused exclusively on veterinary ophthalmology, ocular microsurgery and advanced ocular diagnostics.
Completed clinical and surgical training in veterinary ophthalmology in the United States and Europe
Completed clinical and surgical training in veterinary ophthalmology in the United States and Europe
International and national speaker and author of scientific publications in veterinary ophthalmology.
Former Course Director, Lecturer and Instructor of the SCIVAC-ISVPS Postgraduate Certificate Program in Veterinary Ophthalmology (GPCert Ophthal).
Works in Torino, Italy, with an activity exclusively dedicated to medical surgical and diagnostic eye care
Payment Method
· Bank Transfer (CNY / EURO / USD / HKD)
· Alipay
Course Fee
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Ophthalmic Diseases | 2800 RM |
