The primary objectives of the ECVO are to advance veterinary ophthalmology in Europe and increase the competency of those who practice in this field by

• Establishing guidelines for post-graduate education and experience prerequisite to become a specialist in the speciality of veterinary ophthalmology
• Examining and authenticating veterinarians as specialists in veterinary ophthalmology to serve the veterinary patient, its owner and the public in general, by providing expert care for animals with ophthalmic disease
• Encouraging research and other contributions to knowledge relating to the pathogenesis, diagnosis, therapy, prevention, and the control of diseases directly or indirectly affecting the eye of all animals, and
• Promoting communication and dissemination of this knowledge.

Board Members

Past President

Dr Heidi Featherstone

President

Dr Charlotte Keller

Vice President

Dr Christine Watté

Treasurer

Dr Jim Carter

Secretary

Dr. Carolin Chiwitt-Georgas