How to perform an eye exam in an uncooperative patient
Dogs and cats can be uncooperative for the eye exam due to fear, anxiety or stress (FAS), especially...
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Management options for glaucoma in cats
Glaucoma in cats remains a challenging condition to manage clinically, not least due to its often su...
19 min read
An introduction to the ophthalmology of exotic pets in general practice
Ophthalmological presentations in general practice can be some of the trickiest to diagnose and mana...
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4 recent papers in small animal ophthalmology and how they’ll change the way you practice
Whether you’re a new graduate or a general practitioner, keeping up with the latest evidence in vete...
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Medial canthoplasty – a procedure to treat brachycephalic ocular syndrome
Ocular surface diseases in dogs are frequently encountered in routine ophthalmology consultations. T...
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A cherry on top: a look at prolapsed glands of the third eyelid
Prolapse of the nictitating gland or “cherry eye” is the most prevalent third eyelid condition affec...
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Sampling and packaging techniques for histology samples, and how to deal with unusual biopsy specimens
Surgical biopsies taken for histological examination should be fixed in 10 percent neutral buffered ...
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Nursing the ophthalmic patient
I have often given presentations at Vets North and Vets South on nursing the ophthalmic patient. “Wh...
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Brachycephalic eyes – why do they get so many ulcers?
Ophthalmic disorders are extremely common in Pugs and other brachycephalic breeds. Indeed, along wit...
15 min read
Dealing with the painful eye
If you have been unlucky enough to experience a corneal ulcer, you will know how excruciatingly pain...
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