Ophthalmic Drugs & When to Use Them
This presentation will review the most commonly prescribed topical ophthalmic drug preparations and indications for use. We will discuss
the benefits and drawbacks of medical therapy for a variety of ocular conditions in cats. Antibiotic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory drugs will
be the focus of this session.
SPEAKER
Jessica Meekins, DVM, MS, DACVO
Dr. Jessica Meekins is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Kansas State University. She received her undergraduate degree in biology before attending veterinary
school at The Ohio State University, graduating in 2008. She then completed a one-year rotating internship at a private specialty hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico
before being accepted into the ophthalmology residency training program at Purdue University. She became a board-certified diplomate of the American College of
Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2012, and she has been on faculty at K-State for almost 8 years. Dr. Meekins’ clinical and research interests include management of
viral surface ocular diseases in cats.
CE APPROVAL
This course has been certified by or provided by the following Certified Organization/s:
• AAVSB-Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) - 1.00 Hours
• New York State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - 1.00 Hours