About Dr. Tolar
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Dr. Erica Tolar has been passionate about horses since the day she took her first riding lesson at seven years old. That passion led her to a career dedicated to advancing equine ophthalmology, with a focus on practical, real-world solutions for general practitioners.
As a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and lifelong equestrian, Dr. Tolar understands the unique challenges of diagnosing and treating eye conditions in the field. She brings years of hands-on experience managing equine ocular diseases, from the barn aisle to the referral hospital. In these classes, Dr. Tolar shares her knowledge and techniques to help veterinarians confidently approach equine eye cases with practical, field-ready strategies.
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This 30-minute lecture provides equine veterinarian with quick, practical diagnostic tips to confidently assess and manage eye cases in the field. There is a quick anatomy overview and essential diagnostic tools like fluorescein staining, tonometry and cytology. This sessions goal is to give veterinarians the knowledge to recognize red flags, avoid common pitfalls, and improve patient outcomes. Perfect for busy practitioners looking to sharpen their ophthalmology skills.
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Placing a subpalpebral lavage tube is one thing—making it last in the real world is another. In this lecture, I’ll show you a battle-tested technique designed to withstand the challenges of the barn, not just the controlled environment of a clinic. As a field ophthalmologist, I’ve refined a method that prioritizes durability, practicality, and ease of placement. This isn’t what you’ve seen before—it's simpler, more effective, and will make you question why you ever did it differently. After this, you’ll never place a lavage tube the old way again.  Race Approval #20-1294744
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Fungal keratitis is a challenging and often frustrating disease to treat in horses, especially in field conditions. In this lecture, I’ll walk you through practical, farm-friendly strategies for managing these complex cases. We’ll cover the available medications—how to choose them, how to use them effectively—and discuss additional procedures that can enhance medical therapy. Fungal keratitis doesn’t have to be a losing battle. With the right approach, you can improve outcomes and give your patients a fighting chance.     Race Approval #20-1294741
