Complicated entropion
5 Complicated entropion INITIAL PRESENTATION Discharge, pain PRESENTING SIGNS Entropion is an in-rolling of the lid margin such that hairs rub against the cornea. Cases typically present young, 4–12 months…
Fundus – introduction
47 Fundus – introduction The fundus is the part of the posterior segment of the eye which is examined with an ophthalmoscope. It consists of the retina and choroid together…
Complicated corneal ulcer
23 Complicated corneal ulcer INITIAL PRESENTATION Discharge, pain, abnormal appearance – red The previous two case descriptions illustrate very com-mon presentations in general practice – the superficial non-healing ulcer and…
Recurrent epithelial erosion
21 Recurrent epithelial erosion INITIAL PRESENTATION Discharge, abnormal appearance – red PRESENTING SIGNS Dogs and cats with recurrent epithelial erosions typically present with mild conjunctival hyperaemia, increased lacrimation and slight…
Retinal detachment
49 Retinal detachment INITIAL PRESENTATION Blind PRESENTING SIGNS Owners will present the dog or cat because of sudden onset blindness affecting one or, more commonly, both eyes, since many do…
Puppy scratched by cat
24 Puppy scratched by cat INITIAL PRESENTATION Pain, discharge PRESENTING SIGNS The young puppy presented due to an encounter with the local cat – sometimes the family cat, sometimes belonging…
Feline uveitis
34 Feline uveitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Abnormal appearance – red/cloudy PRESENTING SIGNS Cats with uveitis are normally presented because the owner has noticed a change in appearance of one or both…
Exophthalmos
53 Exophthalmos INITIAL PRESENTATION Abnormal appearance – position, pain PRESENTING SIGNS The owner will present the animal due to the change in appearance of their pet. Frequently the condition is…
Brachycephalic pigmentary keratitis
28 Brachycephalic pigmentary keratitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Abnormal appearance – cloudy, blind PRESENTING SIGNS Brachycephalic pigmentary keratitis can present in a variety of ways. The most straightforward is where the owner…
