Bio:

In 2005, Dr. Barboza graduated with a degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Santo Amaro (UNISA). She developed her passion for veterinary ophthalmology through internships and mentorships during her studies in Brazil.

In 2010, her passion for ophthalmology lead to pursuing a Master of Science with an emphasis in veterinary ophthalmology from the University of Sao Paulo (FMVZ-USP). She completed her Doctorate in 2015 in ophthalmology at the same university. During her studies, Dr. Barboza

worked exclusively in veterinary ophthalmology at renowned hospitals in Sao Paulo, where she performed ocular ultrasounds and various medical and surgical interventions.

Dr. Barboza is a member of the International Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ISVO). In 2023, she completed a Basic Science Course in Veterinary and Comparative Ophthalmology from the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) hosted by UC Davis to pursue her

veterinary ophthalmology board certificate overseas.

Synopsis:

In dogs, spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defect (SCCED) can occur, which is defined by chronic superficial ulcers that do not heal through normal wound‐healing processes. it is crucial to appropriately identify, treat, and manage the underlying cause of the ulcer. Causes of SCCED may

vary from trauma, eyelid abnormalities, foreign bodies, exposure from poor conformation, facial nerve paralysis, neurotrophic keratitis, exophthalmia or buphthalmia, or corneal edema. This lecture aims to provide guidance for veterinarians to address and manage SCCED

successfully.