Description

Recognize, diagnose, and manage a vast range of common and important ocular conditions with the latest edition of this trusted reference. Extensively revised and updated by a team of internationally respected contributors, this edition provides a comprehensive, yet practically oriented, diagnostic guide to ophthalmic disease, covering structure and function, ocular development, pathology, examination and diagnosis, pharmacology, and emergency management for a wide variety of small and large animal species.

Key Features

• Clinical focus addresses vital information for evaluating, diagnosing, managing, and monitoring patients.
• Logical organization based on anatomic region makes information easy to locate.

New to this Edition

• Fully updated diagnostic methods, pharmacologic therapies, and surgical procedures help you provide the most current, effective care.
• Extensively updated content reflects the clinical expertise of three new, internationally respected veterinary ophthalmologists.
• Full-color format with nearly 1000 photographic images and step-by-step, illustrated procedures helps you recognize, diagnose and treat ocular conditions medically and surgically.
• A new chapter on the ophthalmology of birds and other exotic species provides expert guidance in the care of these increasingly popular companion species.
• A new chapter on ocular manifestations of systemic disease in large and small animals helps you utilize the ophthalmologic examination to more accurately diagnose and treat diseases and disorders affecting other body systems.
• Hardcover format adds durability for frequent reference.

Companion Products

• Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology, 4th Edition : With VETERINARY CONSULT Access

Related Titles

• Diagnostic Atlas of Veterinary Ophthalmology, 2nd Edition
• Color Atlas of Canine and Feline Ophthalmology
• Small Animal Ophthalmology, 3rd Edition : A Problem-Oriented Approach
• Handbook of Veterinary Ocular Emergencies

Table Of Contents

• Table of Contents

  1. Structure and Function of the Eye
  2. Development and Congenital Abnormalities
  3. Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  4. General Pathology of the Eye
  5. Basic Diagnostic Techniques
  6. Eyelids
  7. Conjunctiva
  8. Third Eyelid
  9. Lacrimal System
  10. Cornea and Sclera
  11. Uvea
  12. The Glaucomas
  13. Lens
  14. Vitreous
  15. Retina
  16. Neuro-Ophthalmology
  17. Orbit
  18. Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases NEW
  19. Ocular Emergencies
  20. Ophthalmology of Exotic Pets NEW
  Appendices:
  A. Breed Predispositions to Eye Disorders
  B. Glossary of Ophthalmological Terms

Author Information

By

David Maggs, BVSc, DAVCO, University of California – Davis, Davis, CA;

Paul Miller, DVM, University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, DACVO;

and

Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO, Senior Lecturer, Veterinary Ophthalmology, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel