Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology
3rd Edition
Published on 6. August 2014
720 pages
978-1-118-77187-7 (ISBN)
Description
Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology, Third Editionoffers an updated introduction to the diagnosis and clinicalmanagement of ocular conditions in veterinary patients, providingtrusted information in a user-friendly format. The content ofthe book is distilled from the fifth edition of the gold-standardreference Veterinary Ophthalmology, emphasizing theinformation most relevant to veterinary students and generalpractitioners. Fully updated throughout, the Third Editionfocuses more strongly on small animals and horses, with streamlinedcoverage of other species, and new chapters have been added onmorphology, physiology, and pharmacology.
Carefully designed to be equally useful for learning and inpractice, the book offers a streamlined, practical approach, withbolded terms to enhance comprehension. High-quality colorphotographs provide visual depictions of the conditionsdiscussed. Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology, ThirdEdition is an indispensable resource for veterinary students orclinicians wishing to hone their ophthalmology knowledge andskills.
Reviews / Votes
"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)More details
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Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology
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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.
Content
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
