Essentials of Veterinary OphthalmologyKirk N. Gelatt Now in its second edition, Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology provides its readers with a practical introduction to the diagnosis and clinical management of the most frequently encountered eye diseases of domestic animals. Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology is distilled from the authoritative, two-volume, fourth edition of Veterinary Ophthalmology (Gelatt), drawing primarily on the clinically relevant sections to provide expert coverage in a more concise and quick-reference format - ideal for busy small animal or equine practitioners seeking rapid advice for a patient. The second edition includes more images, algorithms to speed the clinical problem-solving process, key points highlighted in bold, expanded appendices for convenient reference to therapeutic agents, recommended dosages, and possible side effects, and a brief glossary. Practical and accessible, the second edition of Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology is filled with reader-friendly features to provide veterinary students and practitioners with an indispensable resource for the fundamentals of clinical veterinary ophthalmology. * Focuses on the most common eye diseases of small animals and horses * Provides expert coverage in a concise, quick-reference format * New edition includes more images, algorithms, key points in bold, expanded appendices and glossary * Based on the two-volume definitive reference Veterinary Ophthalmology, 4th Edition (Gelatt) |
Contents
Chapter 1 Ophthalmic Examination and Diagnostics ... | 3 |
Chapter 2 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Orbit
| 35 |
Chapter 3 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Eyelid
| 53 |
Chapter 4 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Tear and Nasolacrimal Systems
| 79 |
Chapter 5 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Conjunctiva and Nictitating Membrane
| 97 |
Chapter 6 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Cornea and Sclera
| 119 |
Chapter 7 The Canine Glaucomas
| 155 |
Chapter 8 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Anterior Uvea
| 189 |
Antibiotics for Veterinary Ophthalmology ... | 557 |
Antiviral Drugs for Veterinary Ophthalmology to Treat FHV1 Ocular Infections
| 559 |
Antifungals for Veterinary Ophthalmology ... | 561 |
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors CAI for the Dog
| 563 |
Corticosteroids in Veterinary Ophthalmology ... | 565 |
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs NSAIDS in Veterinary Ophthalmology
| 567 |
Hyperosmotics for Veterinary Ophthalmology ... | 569 |
Miotics in the Dog and Cat | 571 |
Chapter 9 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Lens
| 217 |
Chapter 10 Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Posterior Segment
| 245 |
Chapter 11 Feline Ophthalmology
| 293 |
Chapter 12 Equine Ophthalmology
| 331 |
Chapter 13 Food and Fiberproducing Animal Ophthalmology
| 379 |
Chapter 14 Laboratory and Exotic Animal Ophthalmology
| 419 |
Chapter 15 Comparative Neuroophthalmology
| 445 |
Chapter 16 Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease
| 463 |
Adrenergics in Veterinary Ophthalmology ... | 551 |
Artificial Tear Substitutes for Veterinary Ophthalmology ... | 553 |
Topical and Local Anesthetics for Veterinary Ophthalmology ... | 555 |
Available Mydriatics or Pupil Dilating Agents in Veterinary Ophthalmology ... | 573 |
Topical Prostaglandins for Veterinary Ophthalmology information Is for Dog Only ... | 577 |
Other Ophthalmic Drugs | 579 |
Inherited Eye Diseases in the Dog | 581 |
Inherited Eye Diseases in the Cat | 589 |
Breedrelated Eye Disease in the Horse | 591 |
Inherited Eye Diseases in Food Animals | 593 |
Glossary | 595 |
| 601 | |
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