Main description:

Recognize, diagnose, and manage a wide range of common ocular conditions with Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology, 5th Edition. Covering small and large animals including birds and exotic species, this reference provides the latest, most practical information on structure and function of the eye, ocular development, pathology, examination and diagnosis, surgical procedures, ophthalmic pharmacology and therapeutics, and management of ocular emergencies. Nearly 1,000 color photos and illustrations accurately depict ocular conditions and demonstrate surgical techniques. Edited by noted veterinary ophthalmologists David J. Maggs, Paul E. Miller, and Ron Ofri, this reference is an essential aid to clinical decision-making, from differential diagnosis to medical and surgical management.

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 19. Ocular Emergencies 20. Ophthalmology of Exotic Pets Appendices A: Breed Predispositions to Eye Disorders B: Glossary of Ophthalmological Terms