Ophthalmic Examination in Cats and Dogs: A Practical Guide for General Practitioners (DVD)

by Mark Billson, Corrina Klupiec
January 2005

A practical guide for general practitioners interested in ophthalmology, Drs Mark Billson and Corinna Klupiec examine the principles and protocols of ophthalmic examination in cats and dogs. With excellent production values, this outstanding video is a fantastic visual medium in which to improve and learn more about the applied approach to ophthalmic examination in both cats and dogs.

Chapters include –

Principles of Ophthalmic Examination
Equipment
Ophthalmic Examination Protocol – an applied approach
Signalment & history
Examination under normal light
- Examination from a distance
- Orbits, Globes & Eyelid Position
- Close Examination
- Schirmer Tear Test Type I
- Ocular Touch Reflexes
- Vision Testing
- Retropulsion

Examination with a light source
- Cornea
- Anterior Chamber, Iris & Lens
- Pupillary light Reflex
- Dazzle reflex
Ophthalmoscopy
- The direct ophthalmoscope
- Distant direct ophthalmoscopy
- Close direct ophthalmoscopy
- The indirect ophthalmoscope
- Indirect ophthalmoscopy
- The normal fundus
- Fundus abnormalities
Fluorescein
- Corneal integrity
- Nasalacrimal patency – includes tear duct flush
Tonometry
- The Schioetz Tonometer
- Applanation Tonometers