IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 10.5 HRS CE
All Eyes on Ophthalmology: Everyday Cases, Surgical Tips, and Practice Pearls
The most requested topic at IntroVet®, two days in San Antonio — with real-world tips and case-based discussion that keep more eye cases in-house.
intention, care, & clinically relevant content
📅 November 14–15, 2026 • 8:00 AM CT • 10.5 Hrs CE • San Antonio or Zoom
Register Early — Last Year Sold Out →
Excited to Learn
Eye Specialities & Ophthalmology CE
Join IntroVet® for this two-day conference for veterinary professionals, either in person or online.
In-person seating is strictly limited and sold out in previous years — register as early as possible to attend in person, or plan to watch virtually via Zoom.
Event Description
An ophthalmology CE! Eye'm There.
As the MOST requested topic at IntroVet year after year, this conference is sure to excite. Sharpen your skills in veterinary ophthalmology with this comprehensive, practical workshop designed to help general practitioners keep more cases in-house. Two enthusiastic ophtho pro's will guide you through essential topics, including basic eye exams, pediatric ophthalmology, ophthalmic emergencies, ulcer management, glaucoma, cataracts, feline-specific cases, and surgical techniques. Expect real-world tips, ready-to-use medication strategies, and case-based discussions that will boost your confidence in managing both routine and challenging eye cases.
We deliver a VIP experience to all attendees (no “premium passes” for better seats and coffee here), it's a "best seats in the house and phenomenal coffee" level of care to everyone — for a fraction of the cost.
Location: Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown — 125 E Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205
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In Person · DVM: $499 through Sept 10 → $599 after
In Person · Non-DVM: $399 through Sept 10 → $499 after
Virtual Only: $349 through Sept 10 → $449 after
Why attend
Eye cases walk through the door almost every day
This workshop will show you how to stock your pharmacy and equipment drawers for optimal ophthalmic care, and build confidence in your team's ability to detect disease early, find the ideal treatment quickly, and solve more cases in-house.
- Streamline your clinic's ophthalmic pharmacy to balance cost-effectiveness and comprehensive patient care
- Master your plans for managing corneal ulcers, glaucoma, sudden blindness, cataracts, uveitis and a myriad of other important canine and feline ocular problems
- Talk through treatment of ocular emergencies, from lacerations to descemetoceles, acute blindness, and more
- Gain confidence in eye surgery, with procedure walk-thru's and tips for ideal instrumentation, positioning, and suture selection
Plus, you'll enjoy the signature IntroVet experience — small-group learning, meaningful connections, and a weekend that feels more like a retreat than a conference.
See Preliminary Schedule
Eye Spy with My Little Eye…
Benefits
What’s included with your seat
- 10.5 hours CE*
- An easy environment for learning - friendly helpers, a perfectly sized meeting space, approachable educators
- Above and beyond extras! From corny jokes to custom cookies, and arts and crafts to raffles and games, this conference is full of fun surprises that we know you’ll love!
- (In-person) Saturday evening reception - open bar, live music (at the perfect introvert-friendly volume), delightful bites!
- (In-person) Made-to-order Breakfast Saturday/Sunday, chef-prepared lunch Saturday, unlimited refreshments and snacks
- Digital proceedings provided in advance
- Access to recorded sessions for 90 days following the workshop**
- Automatic registration to the virtual simulcast for every in-person attendee
- A perfect conference destination venue: Our 4-star venue places you directly on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk. Step directly from the beautiful lobby onto the River Walk, where restaurants, live music, shopping, the Aquarium, the Alamo, and more are there at your fingertips! If you’d rather dine in, try the award-winning onsite restaurant, Range by Chef Jason Dady.
If you prefer not to travel, choose the VIRTUAL ONLY registration option and watch live through Zoom!
Race Approval
*This program is pending approval by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 10.5 CE Credits, with a maximum of 10.5 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician.
This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: medical program, using the delivery method of interactive-distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements.
IntroVet® is also an NYSED Approved Sponsor, for providing continuing education to veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed in New York State.
**Please note that this program will be RACE Approved for LIVE viewing only. Attendees attend in person or log into zoom during a live session to receive a CE Certificate, but can utilize recordings to catch up and re-watch sessions.
Meet your speakers
Meet Our Speakers
We're thrilled to introduce Dr. Kristin Fischer and Dr. Elizabeth Lutz!
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Kristin Fischer
DVM, DACVO
Dr. Kristin Fischer is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, founder of OphthoVet Consulting, LLC, and an ophthalmology specialty guide on the online continuing education platform VetHive. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Tennessee and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2012.
After her residency, Dr. Fischer started a new ophthalmology service at a multi-specialty hospital in Columbia, SC, before settling finally in the Lowcountry of South Carolina with her husband, Scott, and their two amazing children. Currently, Dr. Fischer is a lead doctor at her private practice ophthalmology clinic in the Charleston, SC, area (Animal Eye Care of the Lowcountry) and actively donates her time and services to local rescue organizations and raptor rehabilitation centers in the Lowcountry.
Dr. Fischer is an active member of the ACVO. Her professional interests include ocular manifestations of systemic disease, parotid duct transposition surgery, and cataract surgery. Dr. Fischer is passionate about sharing her knowledge with general practitioners locally and beyond, which prompted her to start OphthoVet
Consulting, providing continuing education and teleconsultation to general practitioners world-wide. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her pets (dogs- Tater Tot & French Fry and cats-Yoda & Jolene), and riding horses.
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Elizabeth Lutz
DVM, MS, DACVO
Dr. Lutz is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist serving as a clinical assistant professor of Ophthalmology at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University. She earned her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and her D.V.M. from Cornell University. Dr. Lutz completed extensive post-graduate training, culminating in a residency and a Master of Science degree in Comparative Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University, where she also served as Chief Resident.
A highly respected voice in her field, Dr. Lutz is published in numerous veterinary and human ophthalmology journals. Her research has been recognized with multiple awards, including the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology's (ACVO) Best Research Paper Award—the most prestigious honor given to a resident. She is a nationally invited speaker, serves as an editor for leading veterinary journals, and holds several committee positions within the ACVO.
After co-owning and building a multi-specialty and emergency hospital in Philadelphia, Dr. Lutz is excited to return to teaching and caring for patients in the greater Philadelphia suburbs. Her diverse clinical interests include the medical and surgical management of glaucoma, lens and corneal surgery, and exotic animal ophthalmology. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Pete, her family, and her beloved rescue animals.
San Antonio at the Riverwalk
Location & Accommodations
Savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of San Antonio at the Riverwalk! With an average daily temperature of 72 degrees, November is the perfect time to explore our city. San Antonio, TX, is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, popular restaurants and world-renowned chefs, parks, and shopping. Known for our food, San Antonio proudly carries the title UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy!
Venue: Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
125 E Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205
Room Rates and Reservations: A limited number of discounted rooms will be available for our group. CLICK HERE for the IntroVet room block booking link!
Rate: $229/night
*Cut-off date for special rate: October 23, 2026
*Please book as early as possible, as rooms will sell out at this venue! This group block will close once all 25 rooms have been reserved.
(Please note the group rate will include the 1.25% Tourism Fee and 0.525% Recovery Fee shown upfront on the booking link)
Click here to view additional information about the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk Hotel.
Or, choose a “Virtual Only” registration for the flexibility to attend from anywhere. Find a cozy spot with reliable internet and join us online for this live and interactive learning event!
Real learning. Real food. Real people who care about veterinary medicine as much as you do.
CE that’s small enough to feel personal—and powerful enough to stick.
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This workshop is proudly sponsored by…
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Hill’s employs more than 200 DVMs, Ph.D nutritionists and food scientists who work every day around the world to create new products and improve existing ones that will help your pet live a long, healthy, full life. Hill’s scientists author more than 50 research papers and textbook chapters each year and teach at leading schools of veterinary medicine all over the world, so we can put our knowledge and expertise into every Hill’s pet food for you. Hill’s long-term investment in learning, technology, and talented scientists has helped us develop industry-leading product innovations, including the most extensive range of clinical nutrition products for sick, at-risk and healthy pets. Your pet’s wellbeing is our reward.
HazComReady
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Nutramax
The #1 Veterinary Recommended Supplement Company. Nutramax Laboratories researches, develops, manufactures, and markets products that improve the quality of life for people and their pets. We manufacture safe and effective products using high quality, researched ingredients, and follow quality manufacturing standards.
Specialty Veterinary Pharmacy
Specialty Veterinary Pharmacy (SVPMEDS) is a compounding pharmacy providing unmatched customer service in veterinary medicine. We offer a wide variety of dosage forms tailored to each patient. With affordable prices, fast turnaround time, and a patient compliance guarantee, we are ready to take care of your compounding needs. Contact us at 877-673-3705 or [email protected].
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary
Nourishing Pets. Enriching Lives.
For over 90 years, we've been guided by the belief that pets and people are better together.
The reason we're so invested in the quality of our food is because we love pets as much as you do. You'll find pets in our homes, and even sitting by our feet as we work in our offices.
Our passion for pets goes beyond pushing pet nutrition forward, and into forging partnerships in the pet welfare world and raising awareness of what pets truly need. After all, we've seen firsthand how powerful the bond with a pet can be, and the many unique ways that pets can strengthen our families and bring our communities closer.
MSI Precision Specialty Instruments
MSI Precision is a provider of high quality German and US made hand held surgical instruments. Our knowledgeable sales staff has an average of 25 years in the industry. We are always available to help you find the exact item you need at a reasonable price.
Did you know? In-person seating is strictly limited and sold out in previous years! Register early to attend in person, or make plans to watch virtually through Zoom!
Pricing
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Early bird pricing available through September 10
Save up to $100 when you register early—it’s our way of saying thanks for planning ahead and helping us plan your best conference experience!.
Two-day conference with thoughtful SWAG, all-you-can-eat gourmet delights, welcome reception, and ample Q&A time.
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As a proud member of the veterinary community, IntroVet® serves animals as well as humans. We donate part of every registration fee to animal rescues, non-profit veterinary centers, emergency relief efforts, and similar animal welfare needs. Through IntroVet, your CE dollars work harder by supporting animals in need in your community.
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