Publisher's Synopsis
Designed for quick reference in the clinic examination room, this compact, easy–to–use handbook provides students and busy practitioners with guidance on diagnosis and management of a variety of ophthalmologic problems seen in dogs and cats. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmologic conditions likely to be seen by veterinarians. This valuable resource contains select content from the popular text The 5–minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, Third Edition. You′ll find these highlights and more inside–– Content is written by the foremost experts on small animal ophthalmologic problems and follow the popular 5–minute Veterinary Consult format, making material easy to access and utilize. Timely coverage includes a wide range of canine and feline ophthalmologic conditions, including third eyelid protrusion, glaucoma, and optic neuritis. Twenty–page insert features full–color images depicting various ophthalmologic disorders and proper technique for several ophthalmic procedures. Appendix includes invaluable tips on performing and intepreting the ophthalmic examination, in addition to client history forms. Topics are organized alphabetically so readers can find the information they need fast. Each topic entry is divided into the following sections: Basics, Diagnosis, Treatment, Medications, Follow–up, and Miscellaneous.
