Lens – introduction
39 Lens – introduction The lens can be involved in primary disease (e.g. cataract or lens luxation) or can exhibit pathological change secondary to other ocular disease such as uveitis…
Eyelash problems – distichiasis and ectopic cilia
7 Eyelash problems – distichiasis and ectopic cilia INITIAL PRESENTATION Abnormal appearance – red; discharge PRESENTING SIGNS Eyelash abnormalities are very common in dogs but are rarely encountered in cats….
Feline conjunctivitis
11 Feline conjunctivitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Colour change – red PRESENTING SIGNS Conjunctivitis can present in a number of ways in cats but conjunctival hyperaemia, a red eye, will always be…
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…
