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Bayer Launches The Second Free Online Video In The Educational Series Canine Ocular Health And New Display Resources For Practices

7 years ago
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25th October, 2016 13h46

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Bayer HealthCare


Bayer Animal Health has launched the second educational video in its popular free series ‘Back to Basics’ on canine ophthalmology.  Along with this they have also launched a new educational practice display pack based on Dry Eye in dogs.

The second instalment of the Back to Basics videos, hosted by Chris Dixon, veterinary ophthalmologist and director at Veterinary Vision Ophthalmic Referrals; discusses key aspects to consider when examining a patient with an ocular disorder. The 15 minute video covers practical advice on how to perform an ocular examination, including tips on how to use an ophthalmoscope effectively, examining the ocular structures including the front eye, distant direct examination, indirect examination and close direct examination.

The first video in the Back to Basics series has been viewed more than 800 times and was the third most viewed article on the Veterinary Times website in August.

Ocular conditions account for around one in ten canine consultations in first opinion practice.1 Early diagnosis and treatment can have a significant impact on prognosis for many of these conditions, so to assist with this, Bayer Animal Health has produced this educational series in partnership with Veterinary Vision.

Chris Dixon comments: “This series of videos aims to help vets learn how to perform the fundamental techniques of ophthalmic examination, hopefully enabling them to spot potentially degenerative conditions earlier. The second video in particular delves into practical tips that vets can use within practice. The videos have been created in partnership with Bayer as part of their ongoing commitment to training, and aim to help ensure that chronic conditions, such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), or dry eye, are diagnosed and treated early.”

The vet practice waiting room display materials pack accompanies and complements the Vision Matters campaign. It is designed to help veterinary practices educate dog owners on the signs and management of Dry Eye in the hope that the condition may be diagnosed and treated earlier and to emphasise the importance of ongoing treatment and management.

Hannah Watts, Group Product Manager at Bayer says “It is important that dog owners with a predisposed breed are aware that their pet may be at risk of developing Dry Eye and are aware of the symptoms. Annual testing in at risk breeds for Dry Eye is recommended to help reach an early diagnosis and optimise the chances of a successful treatment outcome.”

The videos have been launched as part of the RemendTM Vision Matters campaign and the second video is available to watch here: https://youtu.be/fVtqNMj35c8

The Dry Eye practice display materials are available to order via the Bayer Vet Centre www.vetcentre.bayer.co.uk. Alternatively, ask your Bayer rep for more details.

References:

 

1.        O’Neill DG, Church DB, McGreevy PD, Thomson PC, Brodbelt DC. Prevalence of Disorders Recorded in Dogs Attending Primary-Care Veterinary Practices in England. PLoS ONE. 2014; 9(3)


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