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…
Medial canthal pocket syndrome
12 Medial canthal pocket syndrome INITIAL PRESENTATION Discharge PRESENTING SIGNS Medial canthal pocket syndrome (MCPS) is a very common, but rarely diagnosed, conjunctival condition. Typically it presents as a chronic…
Aberrant conjunctival overgrowth in rabbits
14 Aberrant conjunctival overgrowth in rabbits INITIAL PRESENTATION Colour change – red PRESENTING SIGNS Owners present the rabbit due to change in appearance of the affected eye(s) – it appears…
Nasolacrimal system – introduction
15 Nasolacrimal system – introduction The nasolacrimal system is made up of a secretory component (the pre-ocular tear film) and an excretory component (nasolacrimal drainage system). Secretion of the tear…
Eyelids – introduction
3 Eyelids – introduction An understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the eyelids is important since so many common ophthalmic problems are encountered in this area, especially in…
Conjunctiva – introduction
9 Conjunctiva – introduction The conjunctiva is a very important, but often overlooked, part of the eye. Surface disease is very common in general practice and it is essential to…
Laboratory investigation
2 Laboratory investigation The collection and handling of samples from the eyes is commonly performed in veterinary ophthalmology. Samples collected include swabs, scrapings and other samples for cytology, aspirates and…
