Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology (eBook)

Kirk N. Gelatt, VMD, Dipl ACVO, is Distinguished Professor of Comparative Ophthalmology in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA. Dr Gelatt is past President of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists and the American Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology.

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the companion website

Section 1 Basics for Clinical Veterinary Ophthalmology

1 Development of the Eye

2 Ophthalmic Structures

3 Physiology of the Eye

4 Optics and Physiology of Vision

5 Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Section 2 Ophthalmic Examination and Imaging

6 Eye Examination and Diagnostics

Section 3 Canine Ophthalmology

7 Canine Orbit: Diseases and Surgery

8 Canine Eyelids: Diseases and Surgery

9 Canine Nasolacrimal Duct and Lacrimal Secretory Systems: Diseases and Surgery

10 Canine Conjunctiva: Diseases and Surgery

11 Canine Cornea: Diseases and Surgery

12 Canine Glaucomas

13 Canine Anterior Uvea: Diseases and Surgery

14 Canine Lens: Cataract, Luxation, and Surgery

15 Canine Posterior Segment: Diseases and Surgery

Section 4 Special Species

16 Feline Ophthalmology

17 Equine Ophthalmology

18 Food Animal Ophthalmology

19 Exotic Animals: Ophthalmic Disease and Surgery

Section 5 Ophthalmic and Systemic Diseases

20 Comparative Neuro-Ophthalmology

21 Systemic Disease and the Eye

Appendices

Glossary

Index

"Photos, drawings, tables and decision trees help the reader to make the right decision throughout, from examination to medication. All you need in your daily practice." (Vet Nurses Today, 1 October 2015)

"In short, this book is a valuable resource for veterinary students and practitioners who would like a good general ophthalmology textbook and prefer to avoid the high price tag associated with the fifth edition of Veterinary Ophthalmology." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 March 2015)