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Lippincott Essentials and Interactive Atlas of Veterinary Ophthalmology 2008 Edition by Kirk N. Gelatt
Now in its second edition, Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology provides its readers with a practical introduction to the diagnosis and clinical management of the most frequently encountered eye diseases of domestic animals. Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology is distilled from the authoritative, two-volume, fourth edition of Veterinary Ophthalmology (Gelatt), drawing primarily on the clinically relevant sections to provide expert coverage in a more concise and quick-reference format - ideal for busy small animal or equine practitioners seeking rapid advice for a patient. The second edition includes more images, algorithms to speed the clinical problem-solving process, key points highlighted in bold, expanded appendices for convenient reference to therapeutic agents, recommended dosages, and possible side effects, and a brief glossary. Practical and accessible, the second edition of Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology is filled with reader-friendly features to provide veterinary students and practitioners with an indispensable resource for the fundamentals of clinical veterinary ophthalmology.* Focuses on the most common eye diseases of small animals and horses * Provides expert coverage in a concise, quick-reference format * New edition includes more images, algorithms, key points in bold, expanded appendices and glossary * Based on the two-volume definitive reference Veterinary Ophthalmology, 4th Edition (Gelatt) Table of contents :- Preface. Acknowledgments. Chapter 1: Ophthalmic Examination and Diagnostics. Section 1: The Eye Examination and Diagnostic Procedures (Franck J. Ollivier, Caryn E. Plummer and Kathleen P. Barrie). Section 2: Ocular Imaging (Maria E. Kallberg). Section 3: Diagnostic Ultrasonography (Ursula M. Dietrich). Section 4: Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of Vision (Bjorn Ekesten). Chapter 2: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Orbit (Bernhard M. Spiess). Chapter 3: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Eyelid (Frans C. Stades and Kirk N. Gelatt). Chapter 4: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Tear and Nasolacrimal Systems. Section 1: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Nasolacrimal System (Bruce H. Grahn and Lynne S. Sandmeyer). Section 2: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Lacrimal Secretory System (Elizabeth A. Giuliano and Cecil P. Moore). Chapter 5: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Conjunctiva and Nictitating Membrane (Diane V.H. Hendrix). Chapter 6: Diseases of the Canine Cornea and Sclera (Brian C. Gilger with special contributions by Franck J. Ollivier and Ellison Bentley). Chapter 7: The Canine Glaucomas (Kirk N. Gelatt, Dennis E. Brooks and Maria E. Kallberg). Chapter 8: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Anterior Uvea (Diane V.H. Hendrix). Chapter 9: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Lens. Section 1: Diseases of the Canine Lens and Cataract Formation (Michael G. Davidson and Susan R. Nelms). Section2: Surgery of the Canine Lens (David A. Wilkie and Carmen M.H. Colitz). Chapter 10: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Ocular Fundus. Section 1: Diseases and Surgery of the Canine Vitreous (Michael H. Boeve and Frans C. Stades). Section 2: Diseases of the Canine Ocular Fundus (Kristina Narfstrom and Simon Petersen-Jones). Section 3: Surgery of the Canine Posterior Segment (Samuel J. Vainisi, Joseph C. Wolfer and Patricia J. Smith). Section 4: Diseases of the Canine Optic Nerve (Dennis E. Brooks). Chapter 11: Feline Ophthalmology (Jean Stiles and Wendy M. Townsend). Chapter 12: Equine Ophthalmology (Dennis E. Brooks and Andrew G. Matthews). Chapter 13: Food and Fiber-Producing Animal Ophthalmology (Wendy M. Townsend). Chapter 14: Exotic Animal Ophthalmology (Thomas J. Kern and David L Williams). Chapter 15: Comparative Neuro-Ophthalmology (Merav H. Shamir and Ron Ofri). Chapter 16: Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease (Cheryl L. Cullen and Aubrey A. Webb). Section 1: The Dog. Section 2: The Cat. Section 3: The Horse. Section 4: Food Animals. Appendixes. Glossary. Index.