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Corneal Ulcers

FREE TRAINING FOR OUR BEST VETERINARIANS

Managing the corneal ulcer when there is tissue loss – A practical guide to treatment

Learn how to confidently manage equine corneal ulcers with stromal loss through a practical, case-based format. Explore diagnostic approaches, evidence-based treatment strategies, and real-world decision-making to preserve vision and optimise outcomes in complex cases.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to accurately assess the depth and severity of equine corneal ulcers, including signs of stromal loss and potential perforation.
  • Medical and surgical treatment options for deep or melting ulcers, including the use of grafts, conjunctival flaps, and antimicrobials.
  • Decision-making frameworks for when to refer, when to manage in the field, and how to stabilise critical cases.
  • Prognostic indicators and follow-up care strategies to optimise healing and reduce long-term complications.

About the speaker

Dr. Dennis Brooks is a recognised leader in equine ophthalmology, blending four decades of clinical and academic excellence. A Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida, he earned his DVM at the University of Illinois, completed a residency and PhD at UF, and became ACVO-boarded in 1984.

Dr. Brooks has performed more corneal surgeries in horses than any veterinarian worldwide and pioneered techniques in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, and amnion grafting. He wrote the book – Equine Ophthalmology (2002, 2008) – and has trained 30+ residents, mentored thousands of students, and delivered 1,000+ lectures across six continents.

His research footprint includes 178+ peer-reviewed papers, 76 book chapters, and USD $2.3M in funded studies. Honors include the AAEP Distinguished Educator Award, BEVA’s Sir Frederick Smith Memorial Medal, two WVC Equine Educator of the Year awards, and service as ACVO President. Through BrooksEyes LLC in Florida and Texas, he continues his mission: preventing blindness in horses.

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