The dvm360® ophthalmology page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on the latest in veterinary ophthalmology. This page consists of videos, interviews, articles, podcasts, and research on the advancements and developments of therapies for ophthalmology, and more.
March 31st 2025
The veterinary team at LSU performed the first alligator cataract surgery on this leucistic alligator
February 5th 2025
Feline corneal diseases: herpesvirus and more (Proceedings)
May 1st 2011Ocular disease due to feline herpesvirus (FHV) is common. It is estimated that 80% of cats are latently infected with the virus, and approximately 40% of these cats will suffer recrudescent infection in later life. These estimates are based on data that is several decades old, and the actual percentages may be higher.
Genetic ocular problems: what breeders know that you need to know (Proceedings)
May 1st 2011Most conditions in ophthalmology have a strong connection to genetics. Often a diagnosis can be made by knowing only the breed, age, and presenting complaint. There are some conditions that are common to one breed but rarely if ever seen in another. This review will list the most notable genetic conditions for each region of the eye.
Handling ocular emergencies (Proceedings)
May 1st 2011Ocular emergencies are not commonly seen in general practice, but prompt recognition of the problem may allow for preservation of vision and/or the globe as a whole. This discussion will review five conditions that should be treated as an emergency and how to manage them properly.
An introduction to and the basics of ophthalmology (Proceedings)
May 1st 2011Ophthalmology is a unique specialty because nearly all the ocular structures can be directly visualized. Modern equipment allows a detailed and highly magnified evaluation of the interior of the eye. Furthermore, many systemic diseases are first manifested as an ocular problem. For these reasons, a thorough eye exam can be very rewarding. This discussion will review basics of the ophthalmic exam.
Managing common eyelid diseases (Proceedings)
May 1st 2011The eyelids of domestic animals have many important functions. They are important in protecting the globe, contributing to and spreading the tear film, and preventing the buildup of ocular pathogens and environmental debris. This article will review the basics of eyelid anatomy and function as well as discuss common problems associated with these structures
Managing diseases of the lens-clarification of a cloudy type (Proceedings)
May 1st 2011The crystalline lens is a remarkable structure. As with the cornea, nature found a way to arrange living cells such into an optically transparent structure. The purpose of the lens is to serve as a final focus of light entering the eye onto the retina and to accommodate focus for near and far images.
Corneal diseases in horses (Proceedings)
November 1st 2010The cornea is the front layer of the fibrous tunic of the eye; it is composed of three distinct layers and one distinct membrane. The outer epithelial layer is approximately five to ten cells thick. The middle stromal layer comprises about 95% of the cornea, and the inside layer is the endothelial layer, and its basement membrane is Descemet's membrane.