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Abstract
This new edition retains the successful problem-oriented approach and full color text of the previous edition, along with wide coverage of all aspects of small animal ophthalmology and more than 150 color illustrations. In addition the new edition offers much more, including an instructional CD-Rom of 40 clinical cases comprising video clips and questions, to further improve the reader's skills in reaching an accurate diagnosis and selecting the best treatment option. All chapters have been fully revised and updated to take into account latest developments.
- Over 150 full-color illustrations on all common ophthalmic conditions
- Problem-oriented approach engages the reader and promotes learning
- Concise basic science chapter to set the background to the clinical conditions
- Comprehensive clinical examination and diagnosis chapter
- International ophthalmic formulary appendix for quick reference to drug doses and formulations
- Aimed at veterinary students and general practitioners
- Comes with CD-Rom packed with 40 clinical cases to help readers apply what they have learned
- New illustrations cover key clinical conditions and surgical procedures
- Includes new material throughout on exotics
- New contributors brought in to keep the text fully up to date
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front cover | Cover | ||
| Small Animal Ophthalmology: A Problem-Oriented Approach | iii | ||
| Copyright page | iv | ||
| Table of contents | v | ||
| Contributors | vii | ||
| Preface to First Edition | xi | ||
| Preface to Fourth Edition | xiii | ||
| Chapter 1: Clinical basic science | 1 | ||
| OCULAR EMBRYOLOGY | 1 | ||
| OCULAR ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND BIOCHEMISTRY | 4 | ||
| OCULAR PATHOLOGY | 12 | ||
| Chapter 2: Diagnostics | 14 | ||
| INTRODUCTION | 14 | ||
| INSTRUMENTS AND BASIC DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES | 14 | ||
| ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS | 25 | ||
| EXAMINATION OF THE EYE | 38 | ||
| REFERENCES | 48 | ||
| Chapter 3: Therapeutics | 50 | ||
| INTRODUCTION | 50 | ||
| PHARMACOKINETICS OF OPHTHALMIC MEDICATIONS | 51 | ||
| MISCELLANEOUS TOPICAL DRUGS | 63 | ||
| REFERENCES | 63 | ||
| Chapter 4: Abnormal appearance | 67 | ||
| NORMAL APPEARANCE | 67 | ||
| ABNORMAL APPEARANCE | 75 | ||
| REFERENCES | 113 | ||
| Chapter 5: Visual impairment | 116 | ||
| EVALUATION OF VISUAL FUNCTION | 116 | ||
| CONGENITAL DISEASE AND MALFORMATIONS | 125 | ||
| ACQUIRED VISUAL IMPAIRMENT – ACUTE ONSET | 148 | ||
| SARD | 152 | ||
| THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS FOR RETINAL DETACHMENT IN DOGS AND CATS | 156 | ||
| ACQUIRED VISUAL IMPAIRMENT – CHRONIC PROGRESSIVE ONSET | 164 | ||
| REFERENCES | 195 | ||
| Chapter 6: Orbital and ocular pain | 203 | ||
| ORBITAL DISEASE AS A CAUSE OF PAIN | 203 | ||
| EYELID ABNORMALITIES AS A CAUSE OF OCULAR PAIN OR IRRITATION | 207 | ||
| OCULAR SURFACE LESIONS AS A CAUSE OF PAIN | 215 | ||
| GLAUCOMA AS A CAUSE OF OCULAR PAIN | 227 | ||
| LENS LUXATION AS A CAUSE OF OCULAR PAIN | 238 | ||
| ACUTE ANTERIOR UVEITIS AS A CAUSE OF OCULAR PAIN | 241 | ||
| REFERENCES | 249 | ||
| Chapter 7: Ocular discharge | 253 | ||
| THE NORMAL TEAR FILM – ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | 253 | ||
| WATERY OCULAR DISCHARGE (THE WET EYE) | 256 | ||
| ABNORMAL OCULAR DISCHARGE IN THE PRESENCE OF NORMAL TEAR PRODUCTION | 272 | ||
| REDUCED OR ALTERED TEAR PRODUCTION | 283 | ||
| REFERENCES | 291 | ||
| Appendix: ophthalmic formulary | 294 | ||
| Index | 303 |