General Practitioners' Course
2020
Dr. Daniel Dorbandt - Ophthalmic Emergencies
Dr. Daniel Dorbandt - Challenging Corneal Ulcers
Dr. Jamie Schorling - Differential diagnoses for Anisocoria
Dr. Jane Ashley Huey - Inherited Eye Disease
Dr. Laurence Galle - A Closer Look at Infectious Conjunctivitis in Cats
Speakers
Dr. Daniel Dorbandt
HOUR 1 (8:00 AM): OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCIES
HOUR 2 (9:00 AM): CHALLENGING CORNEAL ULCERS
Identifying a true ocular emergency is not always obvious. How about when you identify an ocular emergency, but there is no ophthalmologist available? The aim of this lecture series is to help you identify ocular emergencies and determine the best course of action (i.e. treatment or referral). Additionally, we will discuss frustrating cases of corneal ulcers, as these can make up a large amount of urgent cases and can quickly deteriorate to an emergency.
ABOUT DR. DORBANDT
Dr. Dorbandt is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist at Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine located in North Haven, Connecticut. Originally from Louisiana, he obtained his veterinary degree from Louisiana State University in 2011, after which, he pursued advanced training at Virginia Tech and the University of Georgia. His residency training and Master of Science degree were completed in 2016 at the University of Illinois. Dr. Dorbandt has a special interest in ocular oncology and has published research on innovative diagnostic techniques, including 3D printing, as well as novel treatment strategies for tumors on and around the eye.
Dr. Jamie Schorling
“DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES FOR ANISOCORIA”
Neuro-ophthalmic anatomy and visual pathways, including ophthalmic reflexes and responses with be reviewed. A case-based approach to asymmetrical pupils (anisocoria) will then be presented. For an entertaining conclusion, a few minutes will be reserved for describing and discussing vision in animals (colors, visual resolution, adaptations for various environments).
ABOUT DR. SCHORLING
Dr. Jamie Schorling earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2003 from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University, where she also received her Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Angell Animal Medical Center of Boston, MA. Her combined Ophthalmology Residency and Masters of Science programs were completed at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. During her residency, Dr. Schorling gained extensive experience examining, treating, and performing surgeries on dogs, cats, horses, and various exotic species. Dr. Schorling has been a board certified member of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists since 2007. After obtaining her board certification, Dr. Schorling practiced for nine years in San Diego, CA. Thereafter, she moved back to her home state of Louisiana to be closer to family for a few years. More recently, Dr. Schorling has established Veterinary Ophthalmology Relief Services. She enjoys traveling the country with her husband Joe and their dog Buckwheat, allowing esteemed hard-working colleagues vacation time while she cares for their clients and patients.
Dr. Schorling enjoys examining and treating all species, including wildlife and exotic pets. She feels that the most rewarding aspects of veterinary ophthalmology include being able to perform procedures to restore comfort and vision to animals when they are injured or visually impaired. In addition to extraocular, corneal, glaucoma, and cataract surgeries, Dr. Schorling is dedicated to working with clients to establish medical management plans for patients with chronic ocular diseases. When she is not working, Dr. Schorling enjoys various outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, swimming, and creative cooking with her husband over a campfire.
Dr. Jane Ashley Huey
“INHERITED EYE DISEASE”
ABOUT DR. HUEY
Dr. Jane Ashley Huey grew up in Clarkedale, AR. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Then, she attended Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine to obtain her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She performed a rotating small animal internship at the University of Missouri in Columbia for one year. After that, she completed a three-year residency in ophthalmology and received her masters in biological science from Kansas State University. After living in the Southeast and Midwest, Dr. Huey moved to San Diego, CA, where she practiced veterinary ophthalmology for two years. In 2016, she moved to Memphis, TN to run the ophthalmology service at Memphis Veterinary Specialists.
In addition to her love of dog and cat eyes, Dr. Huey has a passion for equine ophthalmology, and she enjoys helping out local zoos with their exotic animals. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and son, being outdoors, biking, all water sports, cooking and eating, reading, and running.
Dr. Laurence Galle
“A CLOSER LOOK AT INFECTIOUS CONJUNCTIVITIS IN CATS”.
ABOUT DR. GALLE
Dr. Laurence Galle earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1992 from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University. After five years in small animal general practice, he completed a small animal internship at Oklahoma State University followed by a 1 year post doctoral research fellowship at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He then completed his Comparative Ophthalmology Residency at University of Missouri-Columbia, and has been a board-certified ophthalmologist and member of the ACVO since 2002.
Dr. Galle served as a faculty member at Auburn University and the University of Missouri-Columbia. While at the University of Missouri-Columbia his primary research focus was on the pathogenesis of Herpes Simplexvirus type 1, and during this time he developed an interest in ocular manifestations Feline Herpesvirus infections.
Dr. Galle is currently in private veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.