In this session we will talk about some of the most commonly referred ocular emergencies, some of which may not be perceived as an emergency by the referring vet. We will talk about the importance of early surgical intervention in some conditions and how you can best prepare the patients as well as the patient owner before the referral is made.

• At the end of the session the attendees should have a grasp of what is considered an ocular emergency, how to perform basic diagnostic work-up, how to manage the conditions in first opinion practice until the referral is made and how to manage client´s expectations.