Essential Facts of Ophthalmology in Dogs and Cats DVD included

Ophthalmology in a nutshell with DVD
a guide for small animal practice
by Jens Linek (ed.) Federica Maggio | Stefano Pizzirani
BE-VetVerlag, Babenhausen, 2008
ISBN 978-3-938274-21-7 (english edition)

ISBN 978-3-938274-20-0 (german edition),

With instructional videos on DVD

This is a teaching book, not a textbook. At last the reader has a book that succinctly and memorably summarizes all essential aspects of ophthalmology in a pleasantly readable factual style.

By asking specific questions, the reader is guided almost interactively through the subject matter without getting lost in long continuous texts. A brilliant book, which – supported by rich illustrations – not only facilitates the introduction to ophthalmology, but also challenges the reader to delve deeper into the subject. The essential examination techniques such as tonometry, slit lamp examination, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy are discussed in detail, and important additional examinations such as ERG, sonography and gonioscopy are presented in an overview.

The most common eye diseases in dogs and cats are explained systematically and clearly according to their symptoms and illustrated with photographs.

A separate chapter deals exclusively with the problem-oriented approach to the diseased eye.

Thus “the red eye”, “the cloudy eye” etc. are dealt with one after the other. The associated flow charts are intended to facilitate a targeted approach to diagnosis. For even better understanding, techniques and tests are also shown in detail for the first time in a video with many useful tips.

Another highlight of this book are the

commented surgical videos – impressively precise operations with many practical tips.
Nictitating gland prolapse,
entropion, –
Conjunctival graft (flap operation), –
Cataract with artificial lens implantation
The appendix contains an overview of racial predispositions and hereditary diseases

The authors have succeeded in making ophthalmology accessible to everyone: practical – clear – directly applicable.