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Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology

  • 4th Edition - October 2, 2007
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: David J. Maggs, Paul E. Miller, Ron Ofri
  • Language: English

Recognize, diagnose, and manage a vast range of common and important ocular conditions with the latest edition of this trusted reference. Extensively revised and updated by a team… Read more

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Recognize, diagnose, and manage a vast range of common and important ocular conditions with the latest edition of this trusted reference. Extensively revised and updated by a team of internationally respected contributors, this edition provides a comprehensive, yet practically oriented, diagnostic guide to ophthalmic disease, covering structure and function, ocular development, pathology, examination and diagnosis, pharmacology, and emergency management for a wide variety of small and large animal species.

Key features

  • Clinical focus addresses vital information for evaluating, diagnosing, managing, and monitoring patients.
  • Logical organization based on anatomic region makes information easy to locate.

Table of contents

1. Structure and Function of the Eye


2. Development and Congenital Abnormalities


3. Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics


4. General Pathology of the Eye


5. Basic Diagnostic Techniques


6. Eyelids


7. Conjunctiva


8. Third Eyelid


9. Lacrimal System


10. Cornea and Sclera


11. Uvea


12. The Glaucomas


13. Lens


14. Vitreous


15. Retina


16. Neuro-Ophthalmology


17. Orbit


18. Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases NEW


19. Ocular Emergencies


20. Ophthalmology of Exotic Pets NEW

Appendices:

A. Breed Predispositions to Eye Disorders

B. Glossary of Ophthalmological Terms

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 2, 2007
  • Language: English

About the authors

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David J. Maggs

David J. Maggs, BVSc (hons), DACVO, is professor of comparative ophthalmology at University of California, Davis. He graduated from University of Melbourne before completing small animal and equine internships at Colorado State University and a research fellowship and comparative ophthalmology residency at University of Missouri. He is an editorial board member for Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, founding member of American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology, and 2012 WVC Small Animal Continuing Educator of the year. His major interest is ocular surface disease, particularly feline herpesvirus.
Affiliations and expertise
University of California – Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, One Shields Avenue, USA

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Paul E. Miller

Dr. Miller is a Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist and a Clinical Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research and clinical interests focus on glaucoma in animals and, recently, he has worked extensively with non-human primate models of glaucoma.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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Ron Ofri

Dr. Ofri is a Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ECVO) and a former ECVO Executive Board member. In 2002-2005 he served as President of the European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Veterinary Ophthalmology, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel

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