NVCG Ophthalmology Road Show 2025

COURSE DATES

Durban 27 March

Cape Town 8 May

Johannesburg 15 May

8:30	Welcome/Registration
8:45	A few “must knows”
9:30	Sponsors welcome
10:15	TEA
10:45	Acute onset blindness – Understanding your DD list
11:45	Diagnostic and treatment modalities used in veterinary ophthalmology
12:30	Ocular neoplasia Part 1
13:15	LUNCH
14:00	Ocular Neoplasia Part 2
14:45	Corneal Ulcers and the management options.
15:00	TEA
15:15	ADAMTS17 gene and it’s effect on the eye
16:00	Closure

Presented by Dr Anthony Goodhead

Antony was schooled in the Durban area and completed a BSc in Agriculture degree at the University of Natal. Following this, he went to Onderstepoort Veterinary Faculty, Pretoria University, where he completed his BVSc degree as well as the Master’s degree in ophthalmology. Antony has had the opportunity to live and work in the UK and to regularly attend international veterinary ophthalmology congresses in Europe and the USA. Antony holds his Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
He is married and has two daughters, one is a qualified vet and the other wants to study medicine. He enjoys good quality family time and outdoor activities such as mountain biking, camping, walking, and birding.
Antony also volunteers his time for the World Small Animal Veterinary Association by assisting with professional continuing education in ophthalmology lecturing in Africa for veterinarians in general practice.