Ophthalmology for the Veterinary Practitioner, Second, Revised and Expanded Edition - Hardcover

Stades, C.; Wyman, Milton; Boeve, Michael H.; Neumann, Willy; Spiess, Bernhard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3899930118 ISBN 13: 9783899930115

Publisher: Schluetersche, 2007

Synopsis

This fine reference volume has been completely revised and extended to provide veterinarians in practice with a complete guide to the diagnosis and treatment of all important eye diseases. It includes coverage of the most common ophthalmic disorders of dogs and cats, as well as horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits and birds. It provides practical tips for diagnosis without specialised experience or specific instruments. As a guide to differential diagnosis rare signs are described to complete the range of possible ophthalmic disorders. A special chapter dedicated to ophthalmic emergencies has also been included.

This book encourages and helps equip a practitioner to attempt treatment of veterinary ophthalmic cases, yet clearly shows the therapeutic limits faced by the non-specialist. It describes preliminary measures that can be taken before referral as well as potential professional errors.

About this title

About the Author

All the authors have had many years of experience in teaching and practice. They belong to the most renowned ophthalmologists in Europe and the USA. Prof. Dr. Frans C. Stades, Utrecht. Dr. Willy Neumann, specialised ophthalmologist in general practise. Prof. Dr. Michael Boevé, Utrecht and Hanover. Prof. Dr. Bernhard Spiess, Zurich. Prof. Dr. Milton Wyman, Columbus, Ohio.

From the Back Cover

The standard work for ophthalmology in veterinary practise now completely revised and extended. In its modern layout, the new edition continues a tried and tested concept. The present day developments in ophthalmological diagnostics and therapy are supplemented comprehensively throughout the book.

In ophthalmology, the paramount maxim is "Learning by doing". This book provides a concrete guide to diagnostics and therapy of all important eye diseases in small animals especially for those general veterinary practitioners without any specific experience in ophthalmology and to students. It enables the determination of a diagnosis even without specialised instruments, while at the same time it gives answers to the important questions: When should an eye patient be referred to a specialist? Which preparations are necessary for doing this?

Specific veterinary features in pet animals, horses, birds and farm animals are compared. A special chapter dedicated to ophthalmological emergencies enables quick and assured actions to be undertaken in emergency situations. The structure of the book follows the steps of a clinical examination making it particularly user–friendly. First–class new colour photographs and instructive drawings illustrate symptoms, diagnosis and treatment methods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Schluetersche
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 3899930118
• ISBN 13: 9783899930115
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 272