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Abstract
With contributions from 18 of the world's leading equine experts, Equine Ophthalmology provides the comprehensive and authoritative coverage you need to diagnose, manage, and operate on ocular disorders in horses. Detailed illustrations facilitate the accurate identification of a wide range of ocular diseases, while up-to-date and easily accessible clinical information helps you decide on the best course of treatment.
- As the only comprehensive textbook on equine ophthalmology, this reference provides the information you need to treat and manage equine ocular disease.
- Seventeen expert contributors share their extensive insight while providing the most authoritative and current information available.
- An extensive collection of high-quality images helps you to identify and treat painful ocular diseases in horses.
- Coverage of the financial impact of ocular disease on the equine industry provides a larger perspective on the importance of effective treatment.
- Greater clinical detail concerning treatment, diagnosis, and procedures offers practical information for the general equine practitioner and an up-to-date resource for specialists.
- Expert coverage of recent and far-reaching advances in equine ophthalmology includes an expanded section on genetics.
- A NEW chapter on Ophthalmologic Treatment in the Field, written by expert Ann Dwyer, offers an essential overview of ocular problems that require immediate attention.
- NEW "how to" sections provide succinct directions on specific procedures for readers who are not well versed in surgery.
- A detailed chapter outline starts each chapter and provides a quick overview of the chapter contents.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front cover | cover | ||
| Equine Ophthalmology | i | ||
| Copyright page | iv | ||
| Dedication | v | ||
| Contributors | vii | ||
| Preface | ix | ||
| Acknowledgments | xi | ||
| Table of contents | xiii | ||
| Chapter 1: Equine Ocular Examination: | 1 | ||
| Medical History | 1 | ||
| Routine and Advanced Equipment Required for the Ophthalmic Examination | 2 | ||
| Overview and Methods of the Equine Ocular Examination | 3 | ||
| Advanced Ophthalmic Procedures | 29 | ||
| Advanced Ophthalmic Diagnostics | 31 | ||
| Advanced Ocular Imaging | 37 | ||
| References | 47 | ||
| Chapter 2: Practical General Field Ophthalmology | 52 | ||
| Field Ophthalmology Basics | 52 | ||
| Ophthalmic Tests in the Field | 57 | ||
| Imaging in the Field | 65 | ||
| Treatment of Ocular Problems in the Field | 71 | ||
| Ophthalmology and the Equine Industry | 84 | ||
| Conclusions | 91 | ||
| Acknowledgment | 92 | ||
| References | 92 | ||
| Chapter 3: Diseases and Surgery of the Globe and Orbit | 93 | ||
| Clinical Anatomy and Physiology | 93 | ||
| Orbital Diagnostics | 98 | ||
| Impact of Orbital Diseases on the Equine Industry | 99 | ||
| Clinical Signs of Orbital Disease | 99 | ||
| Congenital Diseases | 105 | ||
| Acquired Diseases | 106 | ||
| Infectious Orbital Disease | 111 | ||
| Noninfectious Inflammatory Diseases of the Equine Orbit | 113 | ||
| Periorbital Nasal and Sinus Diseases | 114 | ||
| Iatrogenic Orbital Disease | 117 | ||
| General Therapy of Orbital Disease | 118 | ||
| Surgery of the Orbit | 118 | ||
| Future Research | 130 | ||
| Acknowledgment | 130 | ||
| References | 130 | ||
| Chapter 4: Equine Ocular Adnexal and Nasolacrimal Disease | 133 | ||
| Clinical Anatomy and Physiology | 133 | ||
| Economic Impact of Ocular Adnexal Disease on the Equine Industry | 137 | ||
| Congenital Ocular Adnexal Disease | 138 | ||
| Congenital Diseases of the Nasolacrimal System | 141 | ||
| General Therapeutic Considerations When Treating Horses for Acquired Adnexal or Nasolacrimal Disease | 143 | ||
| Acquired Adnexal Disease | 146 | ||
| Neurologic Disorders of the Eyelids | 155 | ||
| Third Eyelid Disorders | 158 | ||
| Acquired Nasolacrimal Disorders | 160 | ||
| Adnexal Neoplasia | 162 | ||
| Future Research for Eyelid, Conjunctival, and Nasolacrimal Diseases in Horses | 175 | ||
| Acknowledgment | 175 | ||
| References | 175 | ||
| Chapter 5: Diseases and Surgery of the Cornea | 181 | ||
| Acquired Diseases | 191 | ||
| Corneal Surgery | 234 | ||
| References | 259 | ||
| Chapter 6: Diseases of the Uvea | 267 | ||
| Clinical Anatomy and Physiology | 267 | ||
| Impact of Uveal Disease on the Equine Industry | 270 | ||
| Congenital Diseases | 270 | ||
| Acquired Diseases | 274 | ||
| Future Research | 280 | ||
| References | 280 | ||
| Chapter 7: Diseases and Surgery of the Lens | 282 | ||
| Clinical Anatomy and Physiology | 282 | ||
| Economic Impact of Lens Disease on the Equine Industry | 283 | ||
| Congenital Diseases | 283 | ||
| Acquired Diseases | 286 | ||
| Evaluation and Treatment of Cataracts | 295 | ||
| Future Research on Lens Disease in Horses | 312 | ||
| References | 314 | ||
| Chapter 8: Equine Recurrent Uveitis | 317 | ||
| Clinical Anatomy and Physiology | 318 | ||
| Impact of Equine Recurrent Uveitis on the Horse Industry | 320 | ||
| Classification of Equine Uveitis | 321 | ||
| Clinical Appearance of Equine Recurrent Uveitis | 322 | ||
| Chronic End-Stage Equine Recurrent Uveitis | 326 | ||
| Immunologic Aspects of Equine Recurrent Uveitis | 327 | ||
| Pathology of Equine Recurrent Uveitis | 331 | ||
| Differential Considerations and Diagnostic Methods | 333 | ||
| Equine Recurrent Uveitis and Leptospirosis | 334 | ||
| Equine Recurrent Uveitis in Appaloosa Horses | 337 | ||
| Prognosis of Horses With Equine Recurrent Uveitis | 338 | ||
| Management of Equine Recurrent Uveitis | 339 | ||
| Medical Therapy for Equine Recurrent Uveitis | 340 | ||
| Surgical Treatment of Equine Recurrent Uveitis | 342 | ||
| Future Research for Equine Recurrent Uveitis | 346 | ||
| Acknowledgment | 346 | ||
| References | 346 | ||
| Chapter 9: Glaucoma | 350 | ||
| Clinical Anatomy and Physiology | 350 | ||
| Pathophysiology of Glaucoma | 354 | ||
| Diagnosis and Clinical Signs of Glaucoma | 355 | ||
| Treatment for Glaucoma | 360 | ||
| Future Study: Why is Equine Glaucoma an “Enigma”? | 364 | ||
| References | 365 | ||
| Chapter 10: Diseases of the Ocular Posterior Segment | 367 | ||
| Examination of the Ocular Fundus | 368 | ||
| Clinical Anatomy and Physiology | 370 | ||
| Impact of Disease of the Ocular Posterior Segment on the Equine Industry | 375 | ||
| Diseases of the Ocular Fundus | 375 | ||
| Acquired Diseases | 380 | ||
| Other Miscellaneous Posterior Segment Disease in the Horse | 392 | ||
| Vitrectomy and Vitreous Surgery | 393 | ||
| Future Research | 394 | ||
| References | 394 | ||
| Chapter 11: Equine Vision | 397 | ||
| “Seeing” | 397 | ||
| Luminance and the Perception of Light | 398 | ||
| Other Ocular Adaptations | 401 | ||
| Detecting Motion | 403 | ||
| The Perception of Depth | 406 | ||
| Visual Texture | 409 | ||
| Visual Acuity | 409 | ||
| The Perception of Form | 419 | ||
| Effect of Select Ocular Abnormalities on Vision | 424 | ||
| Effect of Drugs on Vision | 425 | ||
| Vitreous Floaters | 425 | ||
| Effect of Refractive Errors on Vision | 425 | ||
| Orbital Disorders | 427 | ||
| Corneal Disorders | 427 | ||
| Iris Cysts | 427 | ||
| Lens Disorders | 427 | ||
| Glaucoma | 428 | ||
| Presumed Visually Mediated Behavioral Disorders | 428 | ||
| Summary | 429 | ||
| References | 430 | ||
| Chapter 12: Inherited Ocular Disorders | 434 | ||
| The Equine Genome | 434 | ||
| Investigation of Hereditary Eye Disease | 436 | ||
| Recent Advances in Equine Genome and Hereditary Eye Disease | 440 | ||
| The Future | 440 | ||
| References | 441 | ||
| Additional Reading and Resources | 442 | ||
| Chapter 13: Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease | 443 | ||
| Neuro-ophthalmic Diseases | 443 | ||
| Viral Diseases | 451 | ||
| Bacterial and Rickettsial Diseases | 453 | ||
| Protozoal Diseases | 457 | ||
| Fungal Diseases | 458 | ||
| Parasitic Diseases | 458 | ||
| Miscellaneous Disorders | 460 | ||
| Future Research | 465 | ||
| References | 465 | ||
| Chapter 14: Practical Management of Blind Horses | 470 | ||
| Adaptation to Blindness: Give Them Time | 470 | ||
| Common Sense Safety Concerns | 471 | ||
| Decision Making for Owners | 473 | ||
| Bullies and Buddies: Social Interactions with Other Horses | 473 | ||
| Blind Broodmares with Foals | 474 | ||
| Coping in the Dark | 474 | ||
| Training Blind Horses: Talk and Touch! | 475 | ||
| Lives Blind Horses Lead | 477 | ||
| Horses with Unilateral Loss of Sight | 479 | ||
| Comments on Enucleation of Blind Eyes | 479 | ||
| Special Partnerships | 480 | ||
| References | 481 | ||
| Glossary | 482 | ||
| Index | 487 |