Ophthalmology

There's no easy fix for this condition, but these tips can help veterinarians diagnose and manage the progression of disease.

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Glaucoma isn't just about increased intraocular pressure, says veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Ken Abrams.

Seventh annual ACVO event hopes to serve 8,000 animals this year.

Be prepared to face common complications and discuss treatment options with clients when you've identified cataract development in canine patients.

Dr. Kaese reviews ocular signs that may indicate systemic disease in patients.

Ocular lesions identified before they produced clinical signs in cats over 8.

Drs. Gionfriddo and Aaroe provide an overview of common orbital diseases in dogs and the best approaches for diagnosis and treatment.

This modified Morgan pocket technique allows normal movement of the third eyelid postoperatively. Just follow these steps and achieve an optimal outcome.

Dr. Amy Rankin shows how to perform this gland replacement technique to fix cherry eyes in dogs.

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A quick overview of ocular signs that may indicate systemic disease.

How to use extreme cold to easily treat tumors on dogs' eyelids.

16,000 dogs have been served in the past six years.

An ophthalmic examination provides valuable clues for diagnosing an uncommon disorder with mostly nonspecific signs.

Step-by-step instructions for the SCCED procedure to repair hard-to-heal corneal ulcers.

A step-by-step guide to removing a patient's painful, nonvisual eye.

Find out how to perform this technique to treat hard-to-heal corenal ulcers.

Can you tell what's wrong with this horse's eye?

Good vision is just as important in dogs as it is in people, as exemplified by a study looking at induced myopia in field trial dogs.

Dr. Juliet Gionfriddo examines a case of a pup with a rough cornea with increased opacity.

Which location contains the most important lesion in this dog's left eye?

What's behind the tearing and irritation in this rat's eye?

National Report - Veterinarians and medical researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University have identified a gene that causes a blindness-inducing disease in dogs.

Dr. Juliet Gionfriddo helps find the cause of Lucky Duck's eye matter.

An enhanced understanding of the anatomy of the eye will help you better evaluate the urgency of complaints regarding eye problems on the phone, facilitate history taking during appointments, and better convey proper treatment and monitoring to your patients owners.

The role of a veterinary technician is key in identifying and diagnosing ocular disease in veterinary patients. Often, this happens before the patient even steps into the hospital, when the owner calls to make an appointment.

Often the eyes are not the cause of the primary ocular signs, they are simply the easiest place to visibly see the effects. Instead of the window to the soul, they can be the window to early diagnosis for your patient if you just know to look for it.

Retinal reattachment surgery has become increasingly important part of the veterinary ophthalmologists tools in managing patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RRD).

Ophthalmic emergencies require immediate professional attention to maintain vision, health of the globe and relief of ocular pain.