Hitting The Right Note with Your Ophthalmic Exam
0.5 CE Credit Hour / Kenneth Pierce, DVM, MS, DACVO
Kenneth Pierce, DVM, MS, DACVO
Dr. Kenneth Pierce is a native New Orleanian. He received his undergraduate degree from Tuskegee University and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine and then traveled to Southern California to complete a specialty ophthalmology internship with Eye Care for Animals and B. Braun, Inc. He then completed a four-year comparative ophthalmology residency with a Master’s degree at Michigan State University. Dr. Pierce started as an Associate Professor at LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine and then transitioned to private practice at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, NJ, Veterinary Eye Institute, in Plano, TX, and then started his own business, Veterinary Vision Center, in Shreveport, LA. After experiencing and working in an underserved area with limited access to veterinary specialty care, Dr. Pierce started VESPECON (vespecon.com), a veterinary specialist to primary veterinarian advisory support, concierge referral service, and more! As you can see, Dr. Pierce has lived in every region of the United States and has gained valuable experience to educate and empower the veterinary community.
Overview:
The ophthalmic exam can reveal more than just obvious eye problems—if you know where to look. This session highlights the subtle but critical details often overlooked during routine ophthalmic evaluations. Through practical tips, case examples, and pearls from Dr. Pierce, attendees will learn techniques to improve their exam efficiency, detect early or hidden eye disease, and make more accurate diagnoses. These insights will enhance confidence in performing comprehensive ophthalmic exams and ensure nothing important is missed.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify subtle signs of ocular disease that are commonly overlooked in routine exams.
- Demonstrate efficient techniques for a comprehensive ophthalmic examination.
- Analyze clinical findings to differentiate normal variations from early disease indicators.
- Apply practical exam pearls to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
- Integrate advanced examination tips into daily practice to enhance ophthalmic care.
This course is RACE-approved for 0.5 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
