Veterinary ophthalmology medicine and news: Diagnosing and treating eye problems

Ophthalmology

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Nonspecific therapy for uveitis

November 1, 2009
By:Jennifer Chang, DVM, Renee Carter, DVM, DACVO

Nonspecific therapy for feline anterior uveitis includes topical mydriatics, corticosteroids, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

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Feline uveitis: A review of its causes, diagnosis, and treatment

November 1, 2009
By:Jennifer Chang, DVM, Renee Carter, DVM, DACVO

Uveitis is a common and painful ocular disease in cats that can eventually lead to blindness.

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Image Quiz: Ophthalmology

October 6, 2009

A 5-year-old spayed female mixed-breed dog is presented for evaluation of chronic ocular discharge in both eyes, blepharospasm, and rubbing at the eyes. The owner does not have much money for testing. Under the circumstances, what diagnostic step should you take to determine the best therapy for this dog?

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Just Ask the Expert: Juliet R. Gionfriddo, DVM, MS, DACVO

August 10, 2009
By:Juliet R. Gionfriddo, DVM, MS, DACVO

Q: At what age do cats open their eyes? And, do you think that opening the eyes prematurely had anything to do with what the cat is experiencing now?

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Image Quiz: Ophthalmology

August 3, 2009

What kind of procedure is being performed in this owl?

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Image Quiz: Ophthalmology

July 21, 2009

What's wrong with this poodle's eye? Click to see what your colleagues said.

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What's wrong with this golden retriever's appearance?

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?

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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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