Does your canine patient have keratoconjunctivitis sicca? (2023)

Dr. Renata Stavinohova PhD, PGCertSAOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVS

MVDr. Renata Stavinohova PhD, PG CertSA Ophthal, Dip ECVO, MRCVS Head of Ophthalmology, Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, UKRCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology Renata Stavinohova graduated from the University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brno, Czech Republic in 2008. After completion of PhD at the same institution, she spent some years gaining surgical and medical experience in the UK before completing a rotating internship and an ophthalmology internship at the Animal HealthTrust. In 2017, Renata was awarded a BSAVA Postgraduate Certificate in SmallAnimal Ophthalmology with distinction. Subsequently, she completed anECVO-approved residency at Dick White Referrals and became an ECVO Diplomate in2021. She is a Head of Ophthalmology at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists. She also works as a VIN consultant and a BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme panellist. She is actively involved in the teaching and training of veterinary students, nurses, and vets in their pursuit of improved understanding and postgraduate qualifications in veterinary ophthalmology. Renata enjoys all aspects of ophthalmology, from clinical work to research. She has a particular interest in ophthalmic microsurgery, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular manifestation of systemic disease and inherited eye diseases. Renata is a co-chair of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists’ Scientific committee.