This book provides readers with a user-friendly manual to the basics of veterinary ophthalmology. It puts a focus on the most relevant information for clinical practice. Emphasizing canine ophthalmology, the book also covers the foundations of feline, equine, farm animal, and exotic animal ophthalmology. To aid in reader comprehension and information assimilation, a companion website presents review questions and the figures from the book in PowerPoint. Sample topics covered within the work include:

Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology is a useful guide for veterinary students and practitioners looking to build out their core foundations of knowledge within their specific programs of study and disciplines.

Preface vii

Acknowledgments ix

About the Companion Website xi

Section I: Development of the Eye and Adnexa 3

Section II: Morphology of the Eye and Adnexa 13

Section I: Physiology of the Eye 59

Section I: Ocular Drug Delivery 114

Section I: Nasolacrimal Duct System 270

Section I: Cataracts -- Clinical Findings 426

Section II: Cataract Surgery 455

Section I: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Vitreous 469

Section II: Diseases of the Canine Ocular Fundus 478

Section III: Surgery of the Canine Posterior Segment 515

Section IV: Optic Nerve 525

Section I: Dogs 784

Section II: Cats 812

Section III: Horses 831

Section IV: Food Animals 840

Glossary 845

Appendix A Inherited Ophthalmic Diseases in the Dog 851

Appendix B Inherited Eye Diseases in the Cat 853

Appendix C Inherited Eye Diseases in the Horse 854

Appendix D Inherited Eye Diseases in Production Animals 855

Appendix E Lysosomal Storage Diseases in the Dog, Cat, and Food Animals 856

Index 858

VMD, Diplomate ACVO, is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, USA.

 

DVM, Diplomate ACVO, is Professor of Comparative Ophthalmology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, USA.