Veterinary ophthalmology medicine and news: Diagnosing and treating eye problems

Ophthalmology

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Image Quiz: Ophthalmology

June 15, 2009

This 4-year-old castrated male golden retriever was presented for evaluation of a one-month history of lameness that started initially on the right forelimb and progressed to all other limbs, leading to severe gait abnormalities. Lately, the dog had started to squint in both eyes, had developed a strange facial appearance, and was then brought in for an evaluation. At presentation, the dog was nonambulatory. The patient had no previous medical or surgical problems. The picture on the right shows the dog after treatment. What is your diagnosis?

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Image Quiz: Ophthalmology

June 9, 2009

A friend of yours just returned with a catch from a fishing expedition. He noticed something free floating inside one fish's eye. Perplexed, he brought the dead fish in to you. After performing an aqueous centesis, you are able to remove and microscopically examine the free-floating material from inside the eye (as shown here in the upper right corner). What is your diagnosis?

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

What's wrong with this rabbit's eyes?

May 5, 2009

This 2-year-old spayed female rabbit was presented for evaluation of bilateral exophthalmos of two weeks' duration. Except for the bilateral exophthalmos, the results of the ocular examination were normal. What is the most important ancillary imaging test in a rabbit with this history?

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Image Quiz: Ophthalmology

April 21, 2009

A 20D indirect ophthalmoscopy lens, used here, provides an image with about 100 times less axial magnification than that of a direct ophthalmoscope. Indirect ophthalmoscopy allows a large area of the ocular fundus to be seen quickly. What condition is seen in this cat?

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Image Quiz: Ophthalmology

April 2, 2009

The owner of this 5-year-old Labrador retriever astutely noticed that the dog was squinting acutely in its left eye and that the eye was red. Which of the following is an inappropriate next step?

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Feline keratitis and conjunctivitis (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009
By:Andrew Geller, VMD, DACVO

Conjunctivitis is probably the most common ocular disease of cats, and is often infectious is origin.

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Image Quiz: Ophthalmology

April 1, 2009

This 14-year-old castrated male domestic shorthaired cat was presented for evaluation of a sudden onset of blindness and bilaterally dilated pupils. In what region of the eye are the blood vessels in the magnified image? And what is your main differential diagnosis in this patient?

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Eyelid disease and surgery (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009
By:Mark Bobofchak, DVM, DACVO

The eyelids are important in protecting the globe, contributing to and spreading the tear film, and preventing the buildup of ocular pathogens and environmental debris.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Glaucoma update (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009
By:Mark Bobofchak, DVM, DACVO

The glaucomas are a group of conditions in dogs characterized by increased intraocular pressure and progressive optic nerve and retinal degeneration.

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