This book encourages and helps equip a practitioner to attempt treatment of veterinary ophthalmologic cases, yet clearly shows the therapeutic limits faced by the nonspecialist. Description includes preliminary measures that can be taken before referral as well as potential professional errors.
Each chapter begins with an introduction to specific anatomy and physiology of the eye and supporting structure, noting pathogenesis, etiology, clinical course and therapy. Systemic congenial disorders are discussed, especially ophthalmologic conditions brought about by external influences, such as trauma, intoxication or deficiency. The text then progresses to inflammation and infectious diseases. At the end of a chapter, discussion covers degenerative processes, autoimmune disease and neoplasia.
