Ophthalmology for the Veterinary Practitioner
Second, revised and expanded edition

Frans C. Stades, DVM PhD
University of Utrecht, The Netherlands

Milton Wyman, DVM PhD
Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

Michael H. Boevé, DVM PhD
University of Utrecht, The Netherlands

Willy Neumann, DVM PhD
University of Giessen, Germany

Bernhard Spiess, DVM PhD
Zurich

This fine reference volume has been completely revised and extended to provide veterinarians in practice with a complete guide to the diagnosis and treatment of all important eye diseases. It includes coverage of the most common ophthalmic disorders of dogs and cats, as well as horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits and birds. It provides practical tips for diagnosis without specialised experience or specific instruments. As a guide to differential diagnosis rare signs are described to complete the range of possible ophthalmic disorders. A special chapter dedicated to ophthalmic emergencies has also been included.

This book encourages and helps equip a practitioner to attempt treatment of veterinary ophthalmic cases, yet clearly shows the therapeutic limits faced by the non-specialist. It describes preliminary measures that can be taken before referral as well as potential professional errors.

Short Contents

1. Clinical diagnostics
2. Diagnostics and therapeutic possibilities
3. Emergencies
4. (Peri)orbita
5. Lachrymal apparatus
6. Eye lids
7. Conjunctiva Eyeball
8. Cornea and sclera
9. Intraocular pressure
10. Uvea
11. Lens and vitreous body
12. Fundus and optic nerve
13. Breed predisposition and inherited eye diseases

Index