Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology by David Maggs, Paul Miller, Ron Ofri

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Recognize, diagnose, and manage a vast range of common and important ocular conditions with the latest edition of this trusted reference. Extensively revised and updated by a team of internationally respected contributors, this edition provides a comprehensive, yet practically oriented, diagnostic guide to ophthalmic disease, covering structure and function, ocular development, pathology, examination and diagnosis, pharmacology, and emergency management for a wide variety of small and large animal species.

• Clinical focus addresses vital information for evaluating, diagnosing, managing, and monitoring patients.
• Logical organization based on anatomic region makes information easy to locate.

• Fully updated diagnostic methods, pharmacologic therapies, and surgical procedures help you provide the most current, effective care.
• Extensively updated content reflects the clinical expertise of three new, internationally respected veterinary ophthalmologists.
• Full-color format with nearly 1000 photographic images and step-by-step, illustrated procedures helps you recognize, diagnose and treat ocular conditions medically and surgically.
• A new chapter on the ophthalmology of birds and other exotic species provides expert guidance in the care of these increasingly popular companion species.
• A new chapter on ocular manifestations of systemic disease in large and small animals helps you utilize the ophthalmologic examination to more accurately diagnose and treat diseases and disorders affecting other body systems.
• Hardcover format adds durability for frequent reference.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Mitzi K Zarfoss, DVM (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
Description:This is arguably the most complete and up-to-date ophthalmology resource for the general veterinary practitioner. The color illustrations and photos are a vast improvement over the previous edition published in 2001. This book includes more chapters and concurrently more information (i.e. neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmology of exotic pets) than other books.
Purpose:The purpose, "to provide a basic outline and introduction to clinical ophthalmology for both undergraduate veterinary students and practitioners" is retained from the previous edition.
Audience:Although it is intended for veterinary students and practitioners, the book is also useful to veterinary ophthalmology residents as a reference, particularly early in their programs and also in their efforts to educate clinical veterinary students.
Features:The images, summary tables, glossary, and the appendix of breed-related ocular diseases are extremely useful. Shortcomings include the relative neglect of food/farm animal ophthalmology and the loss of the "red eye" and other flowchart/appendixes that were in the previous edition.
Assessment:This high quality book should be the most compatible with veterinary student education across the country. It is a marked improvement over the previous edition in both esthetics and content, while preserving the general principles and coherent organization of the previous edition.

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