by Cynthia Cook, DVM, DACVO

Dear ACVO Diplomates,

In April, the Board of Regents met in San Diego at the fabulous Paradise Point Resort, the site of our upcoming annual meeting

in October. I think you will all be delighted at the venue and at the activities planned by the Program Committee. Registration is now open; be sure to review the registration carefully as there are a number of optional events so you can customize your meeting experience. At the BOR meeting, we had the opportunity to review the efforts of the ACVO committees and survey our progress toward the goals of the college as a whole.

• Financial. We will fi nally achieve our goal of banking a reserve of one year’s operating expenses at the end of the year. This reserve is recommended for organizations such as ours that are dependent on income from membership dues and must commit to signifi cant fi nancial obligations for meeting expenses several years in advance. Achieving this goal is to the credit of our previous and current Treasurers (Drs. Dugan and Paulsen) and to our Executive Director, Stacee Daniel. Now that we have this fi nancial security, we have the opportunity to consider ways to invest in goals of the College; possibilities include expansion of the annual meeting, research grants, support of resident training, public relation activities, etc. A survey is being developed to encourage input from all diplomates to direct investment of our resources.

• Expansion of our annual meeting. It has been a concerted goal of the Board to expand our

annual meeting.: Over the past several years, satellite sessions have been added for those interested in Practice Management, Genetics, Equine and Vitreoretinal surgery. Sessions designed for general practitioners have supported our referring vets and created revenue for the College. All of these have expanded and diversifi ed the educational opportunities offered by the ACVO; thereby meeting our goal of becoming a leader in ophthalmology education as stated in the strategic plan. The upcoming meeting in San Diego demonstrates the many ways in which our meeting continues to change and evolve. Thanks to our Program Committee, chaired by Dr. English for an exciting schedule of events.

• Public Relations. The PR committee has done an outstanding job, organizing and supporting our third annual Service Dog event in May. This event has once again received signifi cant fi nancial support from Merial and the services of their PR fi rm. Drs. Mike Paulsen and Joe Wolfer spent a day examining 178 dogs at Lackland AFB as part of the Service Dog Event. An appearance by Dr. Miller on ABC News Now created nationwide media exposure. Overall a circulation to over 89.5 million people was achieved. Other activities include creation of a general video on veterinary ophthalmology using some of the footage of the service dog event and representation of the ACVO through a booth at the AVMA meeting in July in Atlanta.

• Genetics. The Blue Book is now available as a PDF on the ACVO website. It is our goal for CERF data to become available on-line in a searchable format accessible to diplomates. This year, another genetics workshop is planned in advance of the ACVO annual meeting.

• Nominations for a new Public Regent and new diplomate Regent are open, please see information including a job description and

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Public Relations...Page 2

Vision for Animals Foundation...Page 2

Diplomate News...Page 3

Memorials...Page 3

Committee Reports...Pages 4

International Equine Ophthalmology Consortium...Page 7

ACVO Conference...Page 9

Classifi ed Ads...Page 10

Calendar...Page 11

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{ PRESIDENT }Dr. Cynthia Cook(650) 551-1115{ PRESIDENT-ELECT }Dr. Carmen Colitz(561) 967-5966{ VICE PRESIDENT }Dr. Brian Gilger(919) 513-1273{ PAST PRESIDENT }Dr. Cynthia Powell(970) 297-1259

{ SECRETARY/TREASURER }Dr. Michael Paulsen(817) 483-8762{ REGENT }Dr. Robert English(919) 319-3348{ REGENT }Dr. Nick Millichamp(979) 845-2351{ REGENT }Dr. Joseph Wolfer(416) 232-0211

{ PUBLIC REGENT }Linda Eads(214) 768-2581{ ABVS LIAISON }Dr. David Whitley(515) 294-4900{ ABVS ALT. LIAISON }VACANT{ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR }Stacee Daniel(208) 466-7624

{ ACVO OFFICE INFORMATION }PO Box 1311Meridian, ID 83680offi ce10@acvo.orgPh: (208) 466-7624Fx: (208) 466-7693 www.acvo.org

{ “THE ACVO VIEW” }Edited by Stacee Daniel and Jennifer Simon

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(President’s Letter continued from page 1)criteria for nomination elsewhere in the newsletter. The Public Regent plays an important role on the Board; perhaps you have a client that would be suited to this role!

• Governance. With the future plans for separation into credentialing and membership organizations, creation of two sets of bylaws will be needed. However, in the meantime, our current bylaws have several areas that need to be updated to address confl icts with our policies and procedures. A bylaws amendment will be forthcoming from the Governance Committee with a planned vote this October.

• All of the activities described above and all of the efforts of our many committees utilize the services of the offi ce of our Executive Director, Stacee Daniel. I well remember when we were small enough to require only the minimal support of a travel agent to organize our annual meeting. Well, those days are long gone. We have become a larger, more complex organization with tasks ranging from inquiries from members and the public to negotiating with hotels for room blocks and meeting rooms, catering, promotion of pubic relations, insurance coverage, reports for ABVS and AVMA, management of our websites, coordinating the efforts of the PPDA, Residency, Credentials and Exam Committees. This is by no means a complete list. In addition to Stacee, the offi ce of the ACVO has employed Jennifer Simon to become a full-time staff member in the near future.

As always, the Board welcomes the opinions and suggestions and participation of all Diplomates.

ACVO BOARD OF REGENTS

PUBLIC RELATIONSWe’re getting the word out!by Stacee DanielThe PR committee has much to report… so much so that we have included a supplemental newsletter to this issue which addresses the outstanding results that the ACVO/Merial Service Dog event have garnered. In short, the ACVO received over 89.5 MILLION in reader/viewer circulation. Final numbers are being calculated regarding ad value but this is tremendous. In 2009 we acquired 4million in circulation which equated to approximately $1.4 million in advertising equivalents. We will be excited to report the fi nal numbers as soon as we know. Overall, this is great news for veterinary ophthalmology as a whole. We are planning on holdingthe event again in the month of May 2011, as long as theDiplomates continue to support it.Believe it or not the Committee and ACVO staff have been hard atwork on other projects too. Below are the highlights:1) Dr. Wolfer spearheaded the production of a Service Dog eventvideo specifi cally advertising/addressing the SD event. He will also be working with video editors to create a 4-5 minute video discussing veterinary ophthalmology and specialists, what they do,when you need a consult, etc. That should be completed by winter 2011.2) Educational brochures are FINALLY done and uploaded to ACVO.org . As an Active Diplomate benefi t your offi ce may download and print a high quality version of each brochure for reproduction, no fee charged. We have posted these in themembers area of the website and have provided contactinformation for our recommended printer. Brochures include: ACVO (what is an ophtho), PRA, Cataract, KCS, Glaucoma, and SARDS. Others may be introduced in the future. Low resolution versions of the brochure are posted in the public area of the web site and are available for posting on your website or for other use.3) The committee will begin working on expanding content for referring veterinarians and the public off the ACVO.org web-site. Currently ACVO’s main website is receiving over 6,000unique visits to the referral section of the website alone. This equates to over 18 referrals per veterinary ophthalmologistper month… just from the ACVO website. Future tracking will beexpanded.4) We are looking into ACVO participation on social networking sites. Some will be available within the next 6 months after liability-limiting procedures are put into place.5) Dr. Miller, the Committee Chair, is writing pro-bono articles for various publications in the name of the ACVO. These include MWI and possibly the Consortium.6) Some fund raising events are being considered in conjunction with the Vision for Animals Foundation.

Your ACVO continues to work for you!! Thank you all for your continued involvement and support of these activities. Please contact us if you would like to get involved or have questions/concerns. Make sure to check out the Service Dog event supplemental in this issue!

The VAF is proudly offering maquettes for purchase of the ‘Eye-to-Eye’ sculpture offered by Dr. David Ramsey at the 2009 annual conference. If you would be interested in a smaller version of the original statue, a limited number are being offered for $1,150 (plus $100 shipping). $150 of this fee will go directly to the VAF as a donation and can be written off as a donationexpense. Please contact the VAF offi ce or download your order form off of the www.VisionforAnimals.org website.

VISION FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION

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Phast Pheet Phacos - We‛re Going to Disney! Calling All Veterinary Eye Care Professionals! Join the “Phast Pheet Phaco” Marathon Team! Ken & Bill, Phast Pheet Phaco Co-Captains

Drs. Ken Abrams and Bill Miller are organizing a veterinary eye care team to train and participate in the 2011 Disney World Marathon to support the ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation. During our training for the Sunday, January 9, 2011 event we will raise donations for the VAF which, as you know, supports veterinary eye research. Join the team to take a winter break and head to sunny & warm Florida for this mid-winter, post-holiday marathon…

Here are some links to get you started:

1. View the brief Powerpoint presentation that we recently showed at SEVOS http://www.acvo.org/diplomates/DisneyMarathon2011.pdf2. See the Disney Marathon website to catch all the important details, such as the rather early (5:40am) start of the marathon! It’sgreat getting done before it gets too hot in Florida. http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/endurance/wdw-marathon/3. Coach Brian McNeice will offer individualized, complimentary training programs for all “Phast Pheet Phaco” team members! See: www.marathoncoach.org

This is a perfect marathon for all runners:• Great fi rst marathon- fun, fl at, fast!• Party atmosphere- some runners dress in costumes, goofy (pun intended) props, and runners of ALL ages and abilities participate.• Run 26.2 miles through ALL of the Disney theme parks, seeing ALL of the Disney characters in costume, bands playing, thousands of spectators!!• Fantastic Family destination!• Trying to qualify for Boston?- This is the place! For your age group qualifying time, see: http://www.bostonmarathon.org/boston marathon/qualifying.asp

INTERESTED?! Sign Up soon by going to the Disney Marathon website to register. This marathon sells out quickly at about 22,000 runners, so don’t delay! QUESTIONS?- Contact Ken Abrams (kabrams@peteyespecialist.com) or Bill Miller (eyebbad@hotmail.com)SUGGESTIONS?- We’re listening! Contact Ken or Bill with your ideas.

Grandfather Emeritus fi nds appropriate level of CE challenge.

Dr. Roy Bellhorn

{ CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. JOSHUA BARTOE, RECIPIENT OF THE 2010 ARVO/ALCON AWARD } Dr. Bartoe’s selection was based upon his abstract, 5158/D1154 – Oculocutaneous Albinism and Melanocytic Neoplasia in White Doberman Pinscher Dogs, which he will be presenting at the 2010 ARVO Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The award is a $3,000 honorarium in recognition of the research he is presenting at ARVO, and his commitment to a career as a clinician-scientist.

DIPLOMATE NEWS

MEMORIALIn Memory of Dr. Marilyn Twitchell, DACVO by Dr. Seth Koch

Marilyn Twitchell called me in the early 70s and asked if she could come visit me at my practice. I didn’t know her at all but she was interested in ophthalmology and so, of course, I said yes.A sweet, short, engaging lady showed up at my doorstep and stayed at my home for a few weeks and we saw cases, traveled (in those days, I was servicing 3 or 4 different cities) and laughed. It turns out that Marilyn was a private pilot and a member of the 99s, a woman piloting group which she was one of the supporters of and one of the important fi gures in the group. It also turned out that Marilyn had her plane with her. I don’t remember how that came about but she suggested that we fl y a little. We fl ew a lot and to top it off, she took my son on his very fi rst fl ight. He was 5 at the time and fell sound asleep in the back seat, soothed by the sound of the engine.I met her partner, Jean during that time and again, I don’t remember how that happened, but Jean was loving and caring as was Marilyn.

Marilyn was an engaging, funny, intelligent and most of all caring woman. I saw her last at a meeting a few years ago and we had a hug and a kiss and a laugh or two. I will miss her smile and her sweetness and I hope Jean fi nds solace in the knowledge that Marilyn pleased the majority of people with whom she came in contact.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS{ GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE }by Dr. Mark Nasisse, Chair

The ACVO Governance Committee has identifi ed several items in our current Bylaws that are inaccurate or inconsistent with our Policies and Procedures. We are recommending the bylaws bechanged to correct these items. Following is a summary of the proposed changes.

Page 3, Article III, Section A, item 2c, training criteria: Three years has been changed to 4 years.

Page 3, Article III, Section A, item 4b, Inactive Diplomate: Text has been inserted to indicate that the maximum payment of back dues would be 2 years for return to Active Diplomate status.

Page 4, Article III, Section B, item 4, adverse decisions: The current bylaws states that “Adverse decisions may be appealed to the entire membership or through the appeals procedure in Article XI”. The phrase “to the entire membership” has been removed.

Page 10, Article VIII, Sections A, B, C, D, E and F: Reference to a specifi c number of committee members has been deleted and a minimum number of committee members has been specifi ed.

Page 14, Article XII, Amendments, line 3: The term “voting” has been inserted to indicate that the bylaws can be amended by a 2/3 vote of voting rather than all Diplomates.

Most of these changes are minor and non-controversial. Werecommend you pay particular attention to the proposed changeon page 14 regarding amending of the bylaws. In recent years individuals who have recommended bylaws changes have found the process onerous because changes have required an affi rmative 2/3 vote of all Diplomates. The Governance Committee and Boardor Regents believes a 2/3 vote of votingg Diplomates should be adequate to change the bylaws.

In the proposed changes, located in the Evolution of our Collegesection of the website, text to be deleted is indicated bystrikethrough and new text to be inserted is underlined.

The Governance Committee considers these changes to beimportant. Please feel free to contact either myself or other members of the Committee if you have questions or suggestions.

Committee Members: Drs. Elizabeth Giuliano, Noelle LaCroix, Charlie Martin, Mark Nasisse (chair), Brad Nadelstein, Amy Rankin and David Whitley (ABVS representative)

{ CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE }by Dr. David Maggs, Chair

The Credentials Committee thanks retiring committee member Dr. Kathy Barrie for her efforts. Dr. Barrie is replaced byDr. Renee Carter. Dr. Mary Utter has agreed to stay on for asecond term. Therefore current committee members and their terms are:

David Maggs, Chair 2007-2012Bob Larocca 2008-2011Jim Gaarder 2008-2011Al Brightman 2009-2012Chuck Stuhr 2009-2012

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Mary Utter (Lassaline) 2010-2013Renee Carter 2010-2013A total of 43 applications for 2010 credentials were received before the deadline. All passed after review by the Chair only and names have been passed on to Dr. Herring, Examination Committee chair. One application, which was received after the deadline, was declined.

The Committee continues to work closely with the Residency Committee on revisions and refi nements of residency applications, 6-monthly residency evaluations and the credentials process. We believe that all forms used by both committees now use identical terminology and defi nitions throughout. However, mentors and residents are encouraged to highlight to the relevant committee chairs any areas of ongoing confusion or concern.

{ RESIDENCY COMMITTEE }by Drs. Ellison Bentley and Diane Hendrix, Co-Chairs

Diane Hendrix and Ellison Bentley are the current co-chairs of the residency committee. We would like to thank Albert Mughannam for his many years of hard work as chair of Residency. Dr. Mughannam instituted many positive changes (such as digital submission of documents) during his tenure as chair, and he continues to be a valuable resource for the committee. Please submit your name as a perspective volunteer to the ACVO offi ce if you are interested in joining the committee, as we are will be replacing Dr. Mughannam and are increasing our membership to account for increasing resident numbers.

Completed Activities:Resident and mentor evaluations from the 64 current ACVO residents were collected and evaluated. Ten residency program applications were approved by the committee and several provisional resident applications were approved. More program applications and provisional resident applications are expected in the next few months.

Please remember that your program must be approved at least 60 days prior to its start. Also, new this year, provisional resident applications need to be received and approved PRIOR to your new resident’s start date. This application is nearly identical to credentials and should ensure that no one completes a residency who would then be ineligible due to credentialing issues. The Residency committee is reviewing this form this year; hereafter the Credentials Committee will be processing these applications.

We also undertook an extensive Policies and Procedures revision to align our forms and processes with Exam and Credentials. Please contact the committee if there are areas of confusion or concern between these committees.

Planned Activities:We are investigating online submission of documents concerning residency (program applications and evaluations) to streamline this process for everyone involved and also to facilitate data analysis to further refi ne our training policies.

We are going to try to correlate exam pass rates with various portions of the evaluations. We would like mentors to tell the committee what they would like to see evaluated, and we will be contacting them to solicit that information.

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more visually signifi cant/threatening PPM issues, as currently that is nearly impossible as this is marked or described and commented on/documented in so many different ways by different Diplomates.

• The bubble “Lens – generalized cataract” will be eliminated from the CERF form as “diffuse” exists as a signifi er option for every form of cataract listed.• Separate categories for upper and lower entropion will be eliminated from the CERF form and replaced with simply “entropion.”• In an effort to eventually move towards a fully electronic system for CERF exam form and submission, we are encouraging Diplomates to perform microchip scanning to verify the identity of dogs with the addition of a bubble on the CERF form that can be fi lled in if this was done: “This dog’s microchip has been scanned and matches the number provided on the form.”• A new bubble will be added to the CERF form that will indicate if it is a duplicate of a previously issued form. This is one of a few measures to streamline the data processing at CERF.

“Blue Book” changes:• Plasma cell infi ltration of the nictitans (“plasmoma”) is considered part of the pannus/chronic superfi cial keratitis disease complex. Hence, it will be added to those breed pages, where pannus is already listed. The breeding recommendation is the same as for pannus. Since plasma cell infi ltration of the nictitans is rarely diagnosed at CERF clinics, no new bubble is being added to

{ VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY JOURNAL }by Dr. David Wilkie, Editor

We have been working with the Veterinary Ophthalmology journal publisher, Wiley/Blackwell to provide our ACVO subscribers more accurate and timely customer service. To this end, we have posted their direct contact information in the Journal area of the ACVO website. I have also inserted Rhonda Riccardi’s information below. Please contact her if you are experiencing an interruption in service, need to submit an address change, or to set up online access.

As an Active Diplomate of the College, you are provided with a complimentary subscription to the Journal (approximately $150 value US dollars). All Diplomates should also receive online access at no charge, but passwords need to be set up directly through the publisher.

If you are still experiencing problems after contacting Rhonda, you are welcome to contact the ACVO offi ce.

Rhonda Riccardi Membership Services SpecialistJournal Services for John Wiley & SonsTel: 781-388-8347Email: rriccardi@wiley.com

{ GENETICS COMMITTEE }by Drs. Andras Komáromy and Katie Diehl

Within the next few weeks the ACVO Genetics Committee and CERF will publish the 2009 Version of the 5th Edition of the CD “Ocular Disorders Presumed to be Inherited in Purebred Dogs” – also known as “Blue Book”. The CD will contain all the updates adopted by the Genetics Committee during its 2007 and 2008 meetings, including the latest breed statistics, and the pertinent literature up to the end of 2007. As soon as the CD is published, the updated breeding recommendations will be implemented by the CERF offi ce. While we refer you to the specifi c breed pages in the new CD for information about updates, some of the more important changes are also listed below. These also include modifi cations made to the CERF form.

CERF form changes:• Persistent pupillary membranes (PPMs) remain a diffi cult topic that is being discussed yearly by the Committee. The CERF form was modifi ed again, in that the new bubble for “Endothelial Pigment/no PPM” was changed to “Endothelial Opacity/No Strands”. The Diplomate should mark this bubble if he/she feels that an opacity of the corneal endothelium (pigmented or not) was caused by a PPM. Marking this bubble will have the same consequences on the breeding recommendation as marking “Iris to Cornea” PPMs. Opacities of the corneal endothelium that are not thought to be caused by PPMs should be marked as “Other”.• Additionally, a new subcategory of PPMs bubble will be added to the CERF form: “Lens pigment foci/no strands”. The Diplomate should mark this bubble if he/she feels that a pigmented anterior lens capsular opacity was caused by a PPM. At this time, marking this bubble does not have specifi c breeding recommendation consequences, but the bubble is being created to allow more consistent and accurate data collection and tracking of this condition especially as it relates to (if at all) other,

COMMITTEE REPORTS

NALBUPHINE Ophthalmic

Excerpts from clinical studies:

“When properly made, Nalbuphine Ophthalmic doesnot damage ti ssue.” “Specialized compounding and sterilizati on of Nalbuphine Ophthalmic Soluti on is imperati ve for its functi on as a safe and eff ecti ve drug. If improperly compounded and /or sterilized, damageto ti ssue may occur.”

Long term treatment with Nalbuphine Ophthalmic issafe. There don’t appear to be any overt toxic eff ectson the corneal epithelium with extended exposures. The pet should always be under supervision by a veterinarian.

Contact GARxY for informati on and/or for copies of clinical studies

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by Dr. Brian Gilger

The International EquineOphthalmology Consortium held its2nd annual Symposium, the IEOC/

S&V Technologies AG Acrivet Symposium, June 4-5th in Vienna, Austria. It was a roaring success and much fun was had by all!

Approximately 55 attendees enjoyed two days of quality research presentations interjected with various breakoutsincluding topics such as: general practice, Nasolacrimal,Orbital/Adnexal Surgery, Orbital/Imaging, Fungal Keratitis Therapy, Bacterial Keratitis Therapy , Corneal Surgery &Neoplasia, Lens Luxation and Lens Surgery, Surgical Treatment for ERU, among others. Proceedings are available for purchase by emailing offi ce@equineophtho.com for the cost of $50. Abstracts are available to IEOC members off of this website. (Not a member? Join over 90 of your colleagues atwww.equineophtho.com!)

The group, accompanied by family and friends, took advantage of a City Tour of Vienna and enjoyed the local lore, sights andtastes. Some photos included herein.

Special thanks go out to our main sponsor, S&V Technologies AG Acrivet, and our exhibitor Aventix. Their support helped bring thisevent to fruition.

If you’re interested in attending the 2011 Symposium, it will beheld in the US. The dates are tentatively April 15-16, 2011 in West Palm Beach Florida. More information to come on their website, www.equineophtho.com.

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the form. Diplomates are advised to mark this condition as “Other – suspected as inherited” and specify under “Comments.”• The breeding recommendation for Labrador Retrievers and Samoyeds diagnosed with “retinal dysplasia – folds” will be changed from “No” to “breeder option” if the owner of the dog provides the CERF offi ce with results of the DNA test for the affected dog showing that it is not a carrier of the oculoskeletal dysplasia (OSD) mutation.• Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) was added to the list of disorders under the “Blue Book” guidelines with an unequivocal recommendation against breeding in all breeds. The prudent approach is to assume keratitis consistent with KCS to be hereditary except in cases suspected/known to be non-genetic (drug induced, neurogenic, etc.) in origin.

Especially on the heels of these changes, we would like to reiterate to Diplomates performing CERF exams the importance of keeping the forms as “clean” as possible. With the form so condensed to include so much information, any stray marks signifi cantly delay processing and thus data collection and analysis.

Thoughts and concerns about the role of the ACVO in the management of inherited eye diseases in dogs (and other animal species):The Genetics Committee is very concerned about the progressive loss of the ACVO’s role in crucial developments and decisions on strategies addressing inherited ocular disorders. While ACVO Diplomates will always play an important role in the examination and treatment of inherited eye diseases, our College is losing ground when it comes to making strategic decisions about breeding recommendations. We observe an increasing level of frustration by breeders and breed clubs about inconsistencies in the interpretation of ophthalmic examination fi ndings between Diplomates and about the relative passivity and slow decision process of the ACVO and its Genetic Committee regarding the implementation of new scientifi c developments. As a consequence, some breed clubs are implementing new strategies in collaboration with organizations other than the ACVO. One such example is the issue of a gonioscopy form by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). (Note that the Genetics Committee is working on creating a standardized gonioscopy exam and reporting system to, when requested, allow collection and analysis of data related to iridocorneal angle abnormalities and their relationship to glaucoma.) Furthermore, with the development of new genetic tests for inherited eye diseases, there is a trend for breed clubs to make decisions about breeding recommendations in collaboration with geneticist or commercial testing facilities under exclusion of the ACVO.

In order for us to maintain our role in the decision process, we believe that the ACVO and its Genetics Committee should be more pro-active, staying on top of new scientifi c developments, and revising out-dated strategies to address inherited ocular disorders. The Genetics Committee has recently discussed and decided on measures trying to address some of these issues, possibly including the creation of an electronic forum promoting discussion and hopefully eventually improved consistency in documentation of particular ocular fi ndings made during CERF examinations which may be subject to interpretation.

INTERNATIONAL EQUINE OPHTHALMOLOGY CONSORTIUM

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HERE WE COME, SAN DIEGO!

Welcome to the ACVO 2010 Annual Conference in San Diego. This year we invite you to take full advantage of the program and all of our fun networking opportunities. Much more detailed information is locatedat www.ACVOconference.org, the offi cial website of the ACVO conference. We hope you can join us for a ‘fun-tastic’ event!

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: ACVO plans to offer the same cutting edge scientifi c program as years past, with a twist. After reviewing last year’s conference evaluations we have made a small change.It seems that most people liked the break out sessions on Friday but they were frustrated with the number of sessions they had tochoose from. This year we will likely host just two breakouts and/or 1-2 breakouts (instead of four) with a scientifi c session. This wouldmake it a little easier to attend more sessions of interest.Depending on how the abstracts fl esh out, one of the sessions maytake place twice to offer more people the opportunity to attend. Likely included in these will be an equine and vitreous session. Welook forward to your feedback as we continue to fi ne-tune the program to your collective needs.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: In order to hopefully expedite the abstract application process for both applicants and reviewers, wehave contracted with an online submission company, OASIS. The direct link for submission is located on the conference website. Please follow the instructions and submit your paper prior to the July 7th deadline. We may use this system again if feedback is positive.

POST-CONGRESS WET LAB – ERG: Please do not be scared off by last year’s course cancellation. The ERG course will take place this year no matter the number of attendees. Last year one labsession was heavily funded and allowed for a large number of attendees, this hurt the attendance at the ERG session. As of early June there are still full day wet-lab sessions for about 20 peopleavailable. At this point any category of registrant will qualify. Youmay also be interested in the 4 hour lecture-only ERG session.Details regarding speakers, pricing and session content are located on the conference website. Special thanks to Dr. Ron Ofri for helping to coordinate this session. Vendors that have agreed to supply equipment to date include Acrivet and Xenotec. Be sure tothank them also!

PRE-CONGRESS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND GENETICS SESSIONS: Again, in response to your feedback we have made some adjustments to the two concurrent pre-congresses. Last year the Practice Management and Genetics update courses ranconcurrently. This year they will be held one after the other to allowindividuals to take advantage of both courses. At a nominal fee of $45 per session, it should be fi nancially feasible to attend both. The format of both sessions will consist of a more causaldiscussion based format. Thanks for Drs. Deborah Friedman andKathryn Diehl for helping make these sessions possible! Please see the descriptions of the courses posted by organizers on thewebsite if you are interested.

GENERAL PRACTITIONERS’ COURSE: Special thanks go out each year to our Diplomate speakers for this course. The programprovides a good way to network and support the referring

veterinary community. This course traditionally is a profi t center for the College and helps us offset other expenses for the meeting. So thank you to Drs. Rachel Allbaugh, Alison Clode, Brian Gilger, Steven Hollingsworth, Richard McMullen and Amy Rankin. If you are interested in what they are presenting to the general practitioners, feel free to check out their information online.

FUN TIME! In addition to the Friday evening gala, that will hopefully be held outside overlooking Mission Bay, we have scheduled a non-traditional opening reception to take place at SeaWorld. The event will include drinks and hors d’voeuvres followed by a customized Shamu show just for our attendees. Unlike previous years there is a small fee of $20 to attend this reception, you will need to purchase these tickets by early September. On-site purchases will not be possible. Please check out the specifi c information on www.ACVOconference.org.

OTHER CHANGES: This year the ACVO will be providing a box lunch to all registered attendees one day of the conference, likely Saturday. We hope this will help with scheduling and meal expenses of the attendees on-site. We also want to encourage you to spend a little more time with the vendors as they are such an integral part of this event. The hotel is a resort so lunch options will be more limited. A buffet lunch will be available the other two days for a cost of approximately $18-$20 per person. This will need to be paid directly to the hotel at time of purchase. If you will have a rental car, there are other eateries located within a 2-5 minute drive.

Special thanks to our Planning Committee members for all that they do help us make this event a success! Drs. Robert English, Brian Gilger and Nick Millichamp, thanks for your dedication. Registration is now open for everything. Please make note that since the meeting is taking place rather early this year, important deadlines will be moved up about one month. All ‘important dates’ may be viewed off the Welcome page of the www.ACVOconference.org website.

Sunny California welcomes you! October is a beautiful time of year in San Diego and the Paradise Point Resort is great for both work and play. The planning committee and I hope you are able to attend.

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ACVO CONFERENCE REGISTATION FORMREGISTER ONLINE AT www.acvo.org! This conference offers 15-20 credit hours (additional hours for labs and General Practitioners’ course). ACVO’s course offerings are all RACE approved. Hotel reservations are to be made on your own. Note: this is NOT a VOTS registration form.

First Name _________________________________________ Last Name __________________________________________

Practice or Institution_____________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________________________

City____________________________ State/Province _____________________Zip________________ Country____________

Work phone ________________________ Fax_______________________ Email ____________________________________

Spouse/Guest (only needed if paying guest registration)—Full Name _______________________________________________

REGISTRATION FEE SUBMISSION If registering after August 13, 2010, please register online only. ALL pre-registration will close September 3, 2010. Single day registrations are not available. Foreign attendees, please submit an International Money Order in US funds, payable to the ACVO,whenever possible; or pay via Credit Card (Visa/MC/Discover).

CANCELLATIONSRequests for refunds must be received in writing. Refund schedule: full refund minus 10% administrative fee prior to 8/6/10, 50%refunds 8/6-9/3/10, no refunds available on or after 9/4/10. No refunds for no-shows.

GENERAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONAll registration types include full access to general educational sessions, continental breakfasts, 1 proceedings book, participation in Friday break-out sessions and exhibit hall. Tickets to the SeaWorld Welcome Reception and Friday Gala tickets are not included. This year a complimentary ‘box’ lunch will be provided on one afternoon. Spouse/Guests: registrants will not receive CE certificates. Students: you must submit a letter from a mentor or supervisor verifying your eligibility. Until 8/6 After 8/6 Amount Active & Emeritus ACVO/ECVO Diplomate, Full Registration $ 345 $ 395 $ ______ Non Diplomate DVM or Inactive Diplomates, Full Registration $ 475 $ 525 $ ______ Veterinary Intern $ 295 $ 345 $ ______ ACVO Resident or Candidate for Exam $ 295 $ 345 $ ______ Technician (this is not VOTS) $ 295 $ 345 $ ______ Full-Time Veterinary Student $ 120 $ 135 $ ______ Spouse/Guest Registration $ 120 $ 135 $ ______

FRIDAY CONFERENCE BREAKOUTS – NO ADDITIONAL FEESPlease mark the session you plan to attend. This information is needed for room scheduling purposes. This is not a commitment. These breakouts will be offered on Friday in lieu of a large general session. These topics are tentative and subject to change. Pleasecheck only one breakout per session. Concurrent Session #1 Concurrent Session #2

Vitreoretinal International Equine Ophthalmology Symposium Small Animal Discussions Small Animal Discussions

OPTIONAL PRE-CONGRESS SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY Separate notes will be supplied when applicable. Lunch will not be served. Amount 1) Practice Management course (12pm – 2:30pm) $45 $ ______2) Genetics Update course (3pm – 5:30pm) $45 $ ______

POST-CONGRESS ERG LAB, SUNDAY The session runs approximately 8am – 5pm, and will include a separate proceedings, 8 hours CE, breakfast, lunch and breaks. ACVO/ECVO Diplomates have priority registration for these labs. If availability remains after June 1, 2010, registration will be opened to other registrants. This lab is limited to 60 participants. Amount ERG Lecture/Lab (includes full 4 hour wet lab, 4 hour lecture, breakfast, lunch, notes) $350 lecture/lab $ ______ (Lab is limited to 60 participants) ERG Lecture only (includes 4 hour lecture, breakfast, notes – lunch not included) $150 lecture only $ ______

GENERAL PRACTITIONERS OPHTHALMOLOGY COURSE, SATURDAYIncludes separate proceedings, 8 hours CE, continental breakfast, lunch, breaks and exhibit hall entry. A deduction in fees is available to registrants of both the general conference and this course (see deduction in ‘subtotal’ area). General conference registration is not required.

Amount “Specialty Day of Ophthalmology for General Practitioners” $225 $______

ADDITIONAL PURCHASES & EVENTSAdditional Proceedings Books: One book is included in general conference registration. Purchase additional book(s) # book(s) ______ $ 25 ea $ ______Purchase 2010 Proceedings DVD(s) # DVD(s) ______ $ 25 ea $ ______

Wednesday SeaWorld Welcome Reception: Enjoy a reception after-hours at SeaWorld. Includes private Shamu show for registered ACVO attendees. See the night show with additional husbandry displays. Includes two free drink tickets. You will also receive a $24 voucher to enjoy SeaWorld any time during your stay.

SeaWorld Welcome Reception tickets # people _____ $ 20 ea $ ______

Friday Night Gala: Not included in any general meeting registration fee. Tickets include admission to Gala overlooking Mission Bay. Heavy appetizers will be provided with soft background music. Refunds for this event cannot be made after September 3, 2010.

Pre-registration price First two tickets # people _____ $ 35 ea $ _______ Additional tickets # people _____ $ 65 ea $ _______

Fun Run, Saturday Morning: Includes T-Shirt & refreshments. Refunds for Fun Run cannot be given after September 3, 2010. # people _____ $ 10ea $ _______

Extra Box Lunch Tickets A free box lunch will provided for all registered attendees on one day in the Exhibit Hall. Additional tickets for box lunches may be purchased on-site, Thursday. Price TBD.

‘MEETING CREDIT’ FOR ATTENDEES OF THE GENERAL MEETING AND GP SPECIALTY COURSEIf you are attending BOTH the general conference and the “Specialty Day of Ophthalmology for General Practitioners” course, ‘check’the appropriate rate reduction below. Please deduct this from the total amount due. _____ DVM or Practice Manager = -$55 _____ ACVO/ECVO Resident = -$30 _____ Veterinary Intern = -$30 _____ Veterinary Student = -$10

SUB-TOTALSPre-Congress Practice Management Course $ ____________ Pre-Congress Genetics Update Course $ ____________ General Conference Registration $ ____________ Friday breakout sessions $ __FREE_____ Post-Congress ERG $ ____________Wednesday SeaWorld Welcome Reception $ ____________ Friday Evening Gala tickets $ ____________ Saturday, General Practitioners’ Course $ ____________ Fun Run $ ____________ Additional Proceedings book(s) $ ____________ Proceedings DVD(s) $ ____________ Less ’Meeting Credit’ if applicable $ ____________

Total due to the ACVO: $ ____________

Select Method of Payment �Check �Money Order (US Funds) OR �Credit Card

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REGISTER ONLINE AT www.ACVOconference.org, OR MAIL FORM WITH CHECK BY 8/13/10 Mail to: ACVO | PO Box 1311 | Meridian, ID 83680; Fax to: 208-466-7693

(Please remember to fax both sides of the form!)

OPHTHALMOLOGIST - NASHVILLE, TN Veterinary Ophthalmology Services is seeking a team oriented board certifi ed or board eligible ophthalmologist to join our newly expanding referral center. Veterinary Ophthalmology Services is an established ophthalmology practice that serves Nashville, Chattanooga and southern Kentucky. Ideal candidate has a strong interest in equine ophthalmology as Tennessee’s horse population ranks third nationally behind Texas and California. Competitive salary and benefi ts package including health, dental and vision available. Interested candidates should contact Louis J. Laratta at 615-776-2019, llaratta@aol.com.VETERINARY EMERGENCY, CRITICAL CARE & CANCER TREATMENT CENTER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE is currently seeking a board certifi ed or board-eligible Ophthalmology Specialist to join our rapidly growing practice. We are seeking a motivated and dedicated professional who will promote the continued growth and expansion of our practice. The ideal candidate will be a skilled ophthalmologist with a solid foundation. The right individual should possess a positive friendly attitude, a commitment to practice with competence and diligence, a dedication to personalized and compassionate care, a willingness to work as a team member treating the whole patient and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members and the referring veterinarians. Please send inquiries to Dr. Lee Garrod, Diplomate ACVECC, Veterinary Critical Care, Director at lgarrod@comcast.net For more information about our hospital please visit www.430PETS.com. BOARD-CERTIFIED OR QUALIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST WANTED - CALIFORNIA BAY AREA Veterinary Vision is seeking board-certifi ed or qualifi ed colleagues to join our private practice in the California Bay Area. We have a brand new state of the art facility in San Carlos as well as a satellite practice in San Francisco. Our practices have been established for over 20 years. The practice has an outstanding support staff to make your life easier and up-to date equipment (including vitreoretinal).The position offers a three or four-day work-week and future partnership potential. Salary potential is excellent, based on experience, motivation and individual production. We offer an attractive fringe benefi t program that includes a Profi t Sharing Plan and 401K. Contact Cindy Cook at CSCook@VeterinaryVision.com.SEEKING BOARD-CERTIFIED OR BOARD-ELIGIBLE OPHTHALMOLOGIST FOR A FULL OR PART-TIME POSITION – LOVELAND, CO Animal Eye Center is seeking a person to join us in the Northern Colorado area along the beautiful front range of the Rocky Mountains. AEC has a full array of standard and advanced ophthalmic instrumentation to permit such diagnostics as high resolution ultrasonography as well as glaucoma surgery using endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation and gonioimplants. Please submit a curriculum vitae via e-mail to aecloveland@msn.com, by mail to AEC, 215 W. 67th Ct, Loveland, CO 80538, or FAX to 970-461-0027. Specifi c questions can be directed to the offi ce manager @ 970-461-0909.INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR BOARD CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST - RICHMOND, VA Established animal hospital with available space for you to develop your practice with built in referral base. Terms are negotiable and welcome your inquiry. Please submit your resume to DKolba@comcast.net/Fax to 804-66-0807 attention Practice Manager.VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGIST - DALLAS/FT. WORTH AREAThe Animal Ophthalmology Clinic is seeking a team oriented board certifi ed or board eligible ophthalmologist for our growing Dallas/Ft. Worth specialty practice. Contact Robert Munger DVM, DACVO at 972-267-4100 or send an email to eyedvm@aol.com. Visit our website at www.eyedvm.com for more information.

CLASSIFIED ADSOPHTHALMOLOGIST NEEDED – EASTERN IOWA Eastern Iowa Veterinary Specialty Center (www.eivsc.com) is looking for a boardcertifi ed ophthalmologist. Ownership of our hospital is not dividedby specialties, as we believe our patients benefi t most from acollaborative, team approach to patient care. We have been successfullyoffering part time ophthalmology services and have determined that the market is ready to support a full time ophthalmologist. Our facility is located between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Compensation based on percentage with guaranteedminimum and excellent benefi ts! For more information please contact Alyce D’Amato, CVT, CVPM, Executive Director at920-882-4301 or adamato@horizondvm.com.OPHTHALMOLOGIST - MID-ATLANTIC EAST COAST AREA Animal Eye Care Associates. Come join us in the beautifulMid-Atlantic area of the East Coast. We have several opportunitiesavailable for veterinary ophthalmologists from Maryland to theCarolinas. If you enjoy a group atmosphere, like practicing with other specialists, and want to live near the beach please give us a call. We have opportunities for full time and part time ophthalmologists and opportunities for becoming an owner of a practice if desired. Please contact Bob English 919-319-3348, visionrecords@mac.com, Brad Nadelstein 757-366-9060, bradeyedoc@hotmail.com, or Anne Weigt 301-362-5252, anne@weigts.com for more information.SEEKING A BOARD CERTIFIED OR RESIDENCY TRAINED OPHTHALMOLOGIST Michigan VeterinarySpecialists is seeking a board certifi ed or residency trained ophthalmologist to carry on our tradition of excellence with our cutting edge team of 20 board certifi ed specialists inOphthalmology, Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Dermatology, Oncology and Radiology. Our well established practice receives referrals from over 1300 veterinarians throughout Michigan, Northern Ohio and Southwest Ontario. Our supportive administration realizes the importance of and strives to provide a fl exible schedule that is respectful of qualitypersonal time. We offer an excellent compensationpackage with a complete benefi t package and more. For more information call Terri Morris LVT at 248-912-5670 or email a cover letter and curriculum vitae to tamorris@michvet.com or contact Dan Lorimer, DVM, Diplomate ACVO.OPHTHALMOLOGIST WANTED - EYE CARE FOR ANIMALS ECFA currently seeking a full time Ophthalmologist to join our expanding company. We offer excellent pay and full benefi ts including medical, dental, extensive continuing education opportunities, and paid vacation and sick time. Apply at careers@eyecareforanimals.com. www.eyecareforanimals.com.OPHTHALMOLOGIST - CHICAGO AREA Animal Eye Consultants has 1 position available for a motivated board-certifi ed ophthalmologist.We have 4 suburban Chicago offi ces: 3 stand-alone and 1 in Illinois’ largest multispeciality referral center. Staff of 4 board certifi ed ophthalmologists and 11 cheerful and competent employees to assurethat the clients and patients are professionally and effi ciently handled.Variable part-time and full time schedules can accommodate life-style considerations. Compensation is handsome: 31% of gross income earned; full time benefi ts include health, dental, vision, disability insurance, term life insurance, money purchase and profi tsharing retirement plan (~$60,000 per year worth of direct benefi ts that are corporate paid). Other benefi ts include moving expenses, association dues, etc. PLEASE CONSIDER US IN YOUR PURSUIT OF WEALTH AND HAPPINESS! LET’S TALK. DR. DENISE LINDLEY 847-695-1111 708-227-4949 CELL- ANYTIME.

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CLASSIFIED ADSBOARDED OR BOARD-ELIGIBLE OPHTHALMOLOGIST WANTED - SAN ANTONIO, TX South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology (STVO) is the sole ophthalmology practice that serves San Antonio and south Texas. The practice is located in a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital with a staff of over 50 dedicated professionals in a variety of disciplines, including ophthalmology, dermatology, surgery, radiology, internal medicine, and emergency and critical care. STVO is a full-service referral practice with 24-hour critical care facility and an in-house CT scanner. STVO maintains an excellent caseload and all the desirable ophthalmic equipment. Candidates for this position should be board-certifi ed or board-eligible. Salary is highly competitive, plus a generous benefi ts package. Emergency coverage is fl exible, but well rewarded. The position can be full time or part time. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Marc Rainbow at 210-478-8232 or e-mail (rainbowvet@yahoo.com) for further information.BOARD CERTIFIED OR BOARD ELIGIBLE OPHTHALMOLOGIST WANTED - DELAWARE The Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware is seeking a board certifi ed or board-eligible Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join a growing multi-specialty hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region. Come join the only multi-specialty and emergency referral practice in the state of Delaware. Please contact Dr. Jeffrey Bowersox, DACVO at 302-691-3647 for further details. www.VSCDel.com OPHTHALMOLOGIST POSITION – EAST COAST Veterinary Career Services (VCS) is a recruiting fi rm which has focused on the veterinary industry exclusively over the past 13 years. We provide assistance to veterinarians, specialists and management professionals who are seeking new opportunities within the industry. To our candidates we provide market intelligence, compensation analysis and access to unadvertised positions. CONFIDENTIALITY is guaranteed. VCS is presently working with a referral and emergency practice on the east coast which is seeking another ophthalmologist. The practice currently offers specialties in surgery, internal medicine, acupuncture, cardiology, critical care, neurology, oncology and ophthalmology. The hospital is equipped with the most advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment. The highly trained technical staff support the specialists and allow them to perform at their peak. For more information about this position or other positions featured by VCS, please contact Laura Anderson in the offi ce at 804-833-0585 or via email at l a u r a @ v e t c a r e e r s e r v i c e s . c o m .OPHTHALMOLOGIST WANTED - PREFURRED PET CARE, SAN DIEGO, CA PPC is currently seeking a full time ophthalmologist to join our expanding company. We offer excellent pay and full benefi ts including medical, dental, extensive continuing education opportunities, and paid vacation and sick time.We currently have two full time ophthalmologists working in the San Diego area. Please contact and submit Resume to nurygomezppc@gmail.comSEEKING BOARD-CERTIFIED OR BOARD-ELIGIBLE OPHTHALMOLOGISTS - BLUEPEARL VETERINARY PARTNERS, NEW YORK AND TENNESSEE BluePearl Veterinary Partners with 24-hour referral centers in Florida, Georgia, New York, Tennessee, Minnesota, Kansas, and Michigan is seeking board-certifi ed or board-eligible ophthalmologists to join our growing staff of specialists. Presently we have employment opportunities in our new hospital located in Nashville, Tennessee as well as in our New York City facility. Join our team of board-certifi ed specialists, working in state-of-the-art facilities, supported by well-trained staff and very good management in major specialty hospitals. Compensation is excellent, professional stimulation and teamwork is tremendous, quality of life is superb and buy-in opportunities exist. All inquires are kept confi dential. If interested, please contact Dr. Neil Shaw, DACVIM, Chief Medical

Offi cer, at 813 758-8361 or NeilShaw@BluePearlPartners.com To learn about our hospitals, please visit hospital websites: Florida Veterinary Specialists – www.fvs.com or NYC Veterinary Specialists – www.nycvs.com. OPHTHALMOLOGIST - FORT WORTH, TEXAS Alcon Labs is currently seeking an ophthalmologist to manage and direct all activities of the special techniques group in support of the conduct of global preclinical safety studies for pharmaceutical, OTC and medical device candidates.Minimum Qualifi cations: Veterinarian (DVM) with laboratory animal medicine, veterinary surgery or ophthalmology experience.Board certifi cation by ACLAM, ACVS, or ACVO preferred.At least 8 + years with supervisory and preclinical study implementation or conduct of ophthalmic procedures.Demonstrated clinical aptitude in surgical procedures required. Training opportunities available. Relocation assistance is available. Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to quality through diversity. M/F/D/V. Pre-employment drug testing. Please submit applications to www.alconcareers.com.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE Full-time, 100% (12-month basis) visiting faculty position (open rank including clinical) in veterinary ophthalmology. This position may become permanent in the future in either a tenure-system or clinical capacity. Salary is commensurate with applicant’s experience and qualifi cations. DVM degree or equivalent. ACVO or ECVO board certifi ed, board qualifi ed or individuals who have completed ACVO or ECVO residency training. Residents currently in an ACVO or ECVO training program are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join our existing faculty in providing clinical service and clinical and didactic teaching of professional students, interns, and residents, as well as contributing to the scholarly mission of the College, through either independent or collaborative research efforts. In order to receive full consideration, applications and related documents should be received by April 19, 2010. The review of applications will begin immediately. Applications are encouraged prior to April 19, 2010; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date, and consideration will continue until suitable candidates are identifi ed for the position. Anticipated starting date is between July 1 and August 16, 2010. The funding for this position begins July 1, 2010. The academic year begins August 16, 2010. Please create your candidate profi le through https://jobs.illinois.edu. Upload application materials, including your application letter, resume, transcripts, and names and contact information for three references by April 19, 2010. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Additional information about the position may be obtained by contacting: Dr. Ralph E. Hamor, Chair, Search Committee Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine University of Illinois, 1008 West Hazelwood Drive Urbana, IL 61802-4714, 217-333-7451, hamor@illinois.edu The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affi rmative Action Employer. VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGIST - OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, STILLWATER, OK. The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences is seeking applicants for a tenure-track or clinical-track position in veterinary ophthalmology. Salary and academic rank will commensurate with experience and qualifi cations. A DVM degree or equivalent and completion of clinical residency training

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in veterinary ophthalmology are required. Board certifi cation by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is preferred. However, those qualifi ed to take the ACVO certifi cation examination are encouraged to apply. Eligibility for faculty licensure in the state of Oklahoma is required. Duties will include clinical ophthalmology service, including emergency services and consultation in the Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, didactic and clinical instruction of veterinary students and scholarship. Application review will begin as received and the position will remain open until fi lled. Applications should include a letter of intent with a statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references. Inquiries or applications should be addressed to: Dr. Charles MacAllister, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078-2042, (405) 744-8468, FAX (405) 744-6265, email: cmacall@okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University is an Affi rmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer committed to diversity.ONTARIO VETERINARY COLLEGE HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE Ophthalmology Specialist Veterinarian Contractually Limited The Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre (OVC-HSC) is seeking applications to fi ll a 1-year contractually limited position as an Ophthalmology specialist Veterinarian. There may be an opportunity to reappoint or extend this position after one year depending on available funding and mutual benefi t between the OVC-HSC and the incumbent.Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree, must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in the Province of Ontario, and should be Diplomates of the ACVO or equivalent. Board eligible applicants will be considered as well. Candidates must have demonstrated clinical experience. Ideal candidate should have a strong background in clinical ophthalmology and outstanding communication skills. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.The deadline for applications will be June 30, 2010 or until a successful candidate has been found. Interested parties should contact Dr. Sherri Cox, Associate Dean, Administration, and Chief Operating Offi cer, Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 (519) 824-4120 ext: 54100, Email: coxs@uoguelph.ca Fax: 519-824-0317 and provide a letter of application, current curriculum vitae and the names of at least three referees.

Retrospective Study at Purdue: Case information being sought for retrospective study on cats with cortical blindness following anesthesia. Please contact Dr. Jean Stiles (stilesj@purdue.edu) if you have cases you could contribute.

June 21- July 2, 2010European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies Ophthalmology ILuxembourgwww.esavs.net

August 2-3, 2010ACVO Image Recognition and Written Examination

August 12-14, 2010ACVO Practical ExaminationNorth Carolina State University

October 6-9, 2010ACVO Annual ConferenceParadise Point Resort, San Diego, CAwww.ACVOconference.org

December 4, 2010NEVOSLocation TBAsandra.vanderwoerdt@amcny.org

February 13, 2011NCVOSSan Francisco, CAQueen Anne Hotel

April, 2011 International Equine Ophthalmology Consortium SymposiumWest Palm Beach, FL

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