Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 6th Edition

by David J. Maggs, BVSc(Hons), DAVCO, Paul E. Miller, DVM, DACVO and Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO

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ISBN: 9780323510141

Publication Date: 11-03-2017

Page Count: 584

Imprint: Saunders

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Help students and practicing veterinarians recognize, diagnose, and manage a wide range of common ocular conditions with Slatter’s Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Edition. This thoroughly updated text provides the latest, most practical information on structure and function of the eye, the ophthalmic examination and diagnostic techniques, medical and surgical management of ocular disease, and management of ocular emergencies. Enhanced and logically organized coverage includes dogs, cats, horses, livestock, birds, and exotic pets. In addition, over 1,000 color photos and illustrations accurately depict ocular conditions encountered in practice and demonstrate diagnostic and surgical techniques. Edited by three of the most revered authorities in the field of veterinary ophthalmology, this reference is an essential aid to successful veterinary practice and education.

New to This Edition
- NEW! Chapter on ophthalmic surgical techniques describes instrument and suture choice, patient positioning, surgical preparation, and general techniques
- NEW! Additional drawings depict ophthalmic surgeries
- NEW! In-depth equine and livestock ophthalmology content
- NEW! Suggested reading lists included at the end of each chapter
Key Features
- Clinical Tips boxes such as "The Controversy Remains", "Did You Know?", "Look Again", and "Note" offer helpful practice advice and facts
- NEW! Chapter on ophthalmic surgical techniques describes instrument and suture choice, patient positioning, surgical preparation, and general techniques.
- NEW! Additional drawings depict ophthalmic surgeries
- NEW! In-depth equine and livestock ophthalmology content
- NEW! Suggested reading lists included at the end of each chapter
- UPDATED Additional species added to the exotics chapter include birds, small mammals, and others
- NEW! Show Me the Evidence call-out boxes summarize and reference important studies
- Chapters on equine, livestock, and exotic animal ophthalmology written by specialists in these fields for the most clinically relevant coverage
- A team of internationally respected veterinary ophthalmologists provide comprehensive, clinical expertise in all areas needed to evaluate, diagnose, manage, and monitor a patient with ophthalmic disease
- Practical, clinically focused coverage provides a one-stop diagnostic guide to ophthalmic disease in a wide variety of species including dogs, cats, horses, cows, sheep, goats, birds, and exotic pets
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Contents

1. The Eye and Vision
2. The Ophthalmic Examination and Diagnostic Testing
3. Ophthalmic Medications and Therapeutics
4. Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery
5. Diseases of the Orbit
6. Diseases of the Eyelids
7. Diseases of the Conjunctiva
8. Diseases of the Third Eyelid
9. Diseases of the Lacrimal System
10. Diseases of the Cornea and Sclera
11. Diseases of the Uvea
12. The Glaucomas
13. Diseases of the Lens
14. Diseases of the Vitreous
15. Diseases of the Retina
16. Neuroophthalmic Diseases
17. Ophthalmic Emergencies
18. Equine Ophthalmology
19. Livestock Ophthalmology
20. Exotic Pet and Avian Ophthalmology
Authors

David J. Maggs, BVSc(Hons), DAVCO, University of California – Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, One Shields Avenue, USA, Paul E. Miller, DVM, DACVO, University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Madison, Wisconsin, USA and Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO, Professor, Veterinary Ophthalmology, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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