Last Tuesday, September 9th, we held another veterinary training day in Reus, with a huge success in attendance and participation. The event, organized by AndersenPets – Dr+Vet in collaboration with the local distributor Andrés Pintaluba, brought together more than 35 veterinarians from the area who enthusiastically attended to deepen their understanding and management of glaucoma in small animals.
The presentation was given by Maribel Molina, a leading veterinarian in veterinary ophthalmology and director of the Centre Veterinari el Passeig, who addressed one of the greatest challenges in daily clinical practice: the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
During the talk, Maribel pointed out that glaucoma is an underdiagnosed disease, often confused with conjunctivitis or dry eye, delaying its detection. However, this is a medical emergency: increased intraocular pressure (IOP) causes irreversible damage to the ocular structures, leading to progressive blindness and, in the most painful cases, enucleation of the affected eye.
Maribel clearly explained how to identify primary glaucoma (of hereditary origin or associated with anatomical malformations) and secondary glaucoma (a consequence of other ocular pathologies such as uveitis, lens dislocation, or neoplasia).
She also emphasized the importance of performing biopsies on enucleated eyes. This practice not only allows for precise etiology but also helps establish preventive strategies for the healthy contralateral eye, preventing future progression to the disease.
The role of neuroprotectors in glaucoma management
One of the highlights of the training was Maribel’s experience with neuroprotectors as part of the therapeutic strategy. Maribel discussed some clinical cases in which, thanks to the combined use of AndersenPets’ Glauco, along with topical medication and regular check-ups, the visual health of glaucoma patients was maintained for more than 5 years.
In summary
The event was not only an opportunity to acquire technical knowledge but also to share experiences among professional colleagues. The reception at Andrés Pintaluba’s facilities was excellent, offering a friendly and professional atmosphere that fostered networking among the attending veterinarians.
At AndersenPets, we continue to support ongoing training as a fundamental pillar to support veterinarians in their daily work. Events like this confirm that collaboration between local distributors, leading veterinarians, and our team is the best way to provide real, evidence-based tools for managing pathologies as complex as glaucoma.
The success of this event encourages us to continue organizing new training sessions in ophthalmology and other key areas of animal health. Our commitment is clear: to stand alongside professionals so that, together, we can improve the well-being of dogs and cats.
Thank you to all attendees for your participation, and we’ll see you at the next training session!
