Notes on Veterinary Ophthalmology

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John Wiley & Sons, Feb 12, 2009 - Medical - 384 pages
Notes on Veterinary Ophthalmology is a welcome addition to an exciting new series that is specifically designed, using an accessible note-based style, to provide rapid and easy access to up-to-date clinical and diagnostic information.


Veterinary ophthalmology has expanded considerably over the last few years. With all the specialist ophthalmology books now available, there is a need for a concise reference book in this area. Aimed at veterinary surgeons and veterinary students, Notes on Veterinary Ophthalmology provides the reader with all the essential information required to diagnose and manage ophthalmic disorders in dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and farm animals.


This edition includes:



  • Over 350 colour pictures throughout the text to aid in examination and diagnosis;

  • Review of common ocular emergencies and how to respond to them;

  • Sections on eye disease in the dog, cat, rabbit, horse and farm animals with summaries at the beginning of each section emphasising common/serious conditions;

  • Appendices on ophthalmic terminology, topical ophthalmic preparations, basic principles of ocular and adnexal surgery and a summary of the cranial nerves innervating the eye and adnexa.
 

Selected pages

Contents

Ophthalmic Emergencies and Trauma
21
General and Canine Ophthalmology
65
Feline Ophthalmology
177
Rabbit Ophthalmology
229
Farm Animal Ophthalmology
239
Equine Ophthalmology
265
Ophthalmic Terminology
323
Topical Ophthalmic Preparations
333
Basic Principles of Ocular and Adnexal Surgery
345
Cranial Nerve Innervation of the Eye and Adnexa
353
Further Reading
357
Index
361
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Notes on Veterinary Ophthalmology
Sheila M. Crispin
No preview available - 2005
Notes on Veterinary Ophthalmology
Sheila M. Crispin
No preview available - 2009

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About the author (2009)

Sheila M. Crispin is the author of Notes on Veterinary Ophthalmology, published by Wiley.

Bibliographic information

TitleNotes on Veterinary Ophthalmology
AuthorSheila M. Crispin
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, 2009
ISBN1405145447, 9781405145442
Length384 pages
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Medical / Veterinary Medicine / General
  
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