Course Content & Schedule

The basic science course will take place in person at NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh, NC between June 8 and June 26th, 2026.   The schedule of topics and lecturers presenting at the course are outlined here.  During the second week of the course, the ocular pathology review course takes place as outlined below. 

Ocular Pathology Review Course

The Ocular Pathology Review Course (OPRC) is offered as a stand-alone segment of the entire Basic Science Course for those wanting to attend only the pathology sessions.  It  comprises approximately 14 hours of lecture material covering neoplastic and non-neoplastic pathology of the globe and adnexa of companion animal species presented by Drs. Carole Naranjo (IDEXX, Spain), Philippe Labelle (Antech, Canada), and Leandro Teixeira (COPLOW, USA).

The course provides an entry-level review of diseases and processes affecting ocular structures emphasizing nomenclature, key diagnostic features, and diagnostic challenges. It focuses on pathologic correlates of clinical disease in domestic/companion animals and, although aimed at the primary audience of ABVO/ECVO Residents, will be of interest and educational value to many in the Pathology discipline.  Enrollment in the Ocular Pathology Review course is open to individuals in approved ACVP or ECVP residency programs as well as graduate students in veterinary pathology, International university faculty teaching veterinary pathology, international trainees in veterinary pathology, and individuals with an interest in ophthalmic pathology. A limited number of spaces in the Pathology section (Ocular Pathology Review Course) of the 2026 online Magrane Basic Science Course in Veterinary and Comparative Ophthalmology are being made available for ACVP/ECVP Residents and Diplomates, and other pathology trainees. NOTE: The course is not intended as a review for ACVP/ECVP Boards and does not include any hands-on slide review.

 

Typical Course Content

 

Comparative Ocular Anatomy & Histology  

Orbital Anatomy 

Neuroanatomy 

Neuro-ophthalmology 

Genetics and Patterns of Inheritance 

Embryology  

Ocular Pathology  

Laboratory Animal Ophthalmology 

Phacodynamics & Principles of Microsurgery 

Anesthetic and Analgesic Considerations for the Ophthalmic Patient

Optics

Biomicroscopy, Gonioscopy, Ophthalmoscopy, Tonometry and Retinal Imaging

Palpebral, Conjunctival, & Tear Film Physiology 

Corneal Physiology & Diagnostic Testing 

Lens Physiology & Cataractogenesis   

Retinal Physiology 

Electrodiagnostic Testing 

Retinoscopy 

Diagnostic Cytology 

Retinoscopy Laboratory (In-person course only)  

Cytology Laboratory (In-person course only)

Glaucoma 

Immunology and Anterior Chamber-Associated Immune Deviation (ACAID)

Pathogenic Mechanisms of Uveitis, Immunomodulation, Immunotherapy and Ocular Drug Delivery 

Anti-inflammatory & Immunosuppressive Drugs 

Compounded Ophthalmics & Drug Formulation 

Microbiology & Antimicrobial Agents 

Virology & Antiviral Agents 

Ocular Ultrasound & Biomicroscopy 

Ocular & Orbital Ultrasound, MR and CT