Corneal endothelial dystrophy
26 Corneal endothelial dystrophy INITIAL PRESENTATION Abnormal appearance – cloudy PRESENTING SIGNS This condition is usually encountered in dogs and is very rare indeed in cats. The dog is presented…
Blepharitis
4 Blepharitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Colour change red/swollen, pain (irritation), abnormal appearance PRESENTING SIGNS Blepharitis, inflammation of the eyelids, is seen relatively commonly in general practice but is not always immediately…
Rabbit uveitis
35 Rabbit uveitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Abnormal appearance – red/cloudy, pain PRESENTING SIGNS Owners will present rabbits with uveitis in one of two ways – either because the eye is red…
Dacryocystitis – chronic purulent conjunctivitis
18 Dacryocystitis – chronic purulent conjunctivitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Discharge PRESENTING SIGNS Dacryocystitis is inflammation within the lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct. Affected animals are presented with ocular discharge – usually…
Uveal tract – introduction
32 Uveal tract – introduction The uveal tract makes up the middle layer of the globe, and consists of the iris, ciliary body and choroid. It is usually pigmented and…
Rabbit dacryocystitis
19 Rabbit dacryocystitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Discharge PRESENTING SIGNS Dacryocystitis, inflammation of the nasolacrimal system, is frequently encountered in rabbits and can be a frustrating condition to manage. Since the aetiology…
Cornea – introduction
20 Cornea – introduction Diseases of the cornea are frequently encountered in general practice and affect both dogs and cats (as well as rabbits). They can be broadly divided into…
The ophthalmic examination
1 The ophthalmic examination A full ophthalmic examination should be performed on all animals presenting with an ocular complaint. To perform this properly it is important to have a standard…
Acute conjunctivitis in dogs
10 Acute conjunctivitis in dogs INITIAL PRESENTATION Colour change – red PRESENTING SIGNS Acute conjunctivitis is very common in dogs and normally presents as a suddenly inflamed, red eye, with…
Rabbit conjunctivitis
13 Rabbit conjunctivitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Colour change – red; discharge PRESENTING SIGNS The owner’s usual complaint is of a red eye, but frequently it is also sore, and often quite…
