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Practical General Field Ophthalmology

  • Title: Practical General Field Ophthalmology
  • Description:
    Equine Ophthalmology (2nd ed), 2011; Chapter 2, pp 52-92.  Author:  Ann E. Dwyer.
  • Category: Ophthalmology

  • Abstract / Overview:
      • Field Ophthalmology Basics
      • General Comments
      • Equipping the Ambulatory Vehicle
      • Creating an “Exam Room” in the Field
      • Working on Painful or Fractious Animals
      • Local and Regional Anesthesia
      • Performing Examinations in Field Settings
      • Life Stage Issues
      • Ophthalmic Tests in the Field
      • Field Tips for Vision Testing
      • Tips for Tonometry
      • Field Tips for Ophthalmic Dye Tests
      • Performing Culture and Cytology in the Field
      • Preparation for Diagnostic Sampling in the Field
      • Culture Sampling and Handling
      • Cytology Sampling and Handling
      • Interpreting Ocular Cytology Samples
      • Treatment Choices Based on Corneal Cytology
      • Other Ocular Cytology Indications
      • Imaging in the Field
      • Digital Photography
      • Point-and-Shoot (Electronic Viewfinder) Camera Selection for Field Use
      • Procedure for Ocular Imaging
      • Advanced Photography: Digital Single Lens Reflex Imaging and Infrared Imaging
      • Image Manipulation
      • Ultrasound of the Equine Ocular Region in the Field
      • Radiographic Imaging of the Equine Ocular Region in the Field
      • Treatment of Ocular Problems in the Field
      • General Comments
      • Medical Problems
      • Subconjunctival Injections
      • Subpalpebral Lavage Tube Systems
      • Insertion of the Subpalpebral Lavage System in the Standing Horse
      • Medication Application Using a Subpalpebral Lavage System
      • Management, Repair, and Removal of Subpalpebral Lavage Systems
      • Standing Surgery
      • Preparation for Standing Procedures
      • Field Tips for Basic Standing Procedures
      • Field Tips for Procedures Requiring Retrobulbar Block
      • Enucleation
      • Nictitans Removal
      • Corneal Foreign Body
      • Aqueous Paracentesis
      • Referral
      • Ophthalmology and the Equine Industry
      • Prepurchase Examinations
      • The Ophthalmic Portion of the Prepurchase Examination
      • The Prepurchase Examination Report
      • Issues Specific to Competitive Horses and Horses Used for Commercial Production
      • Medication Rules at FEI Events
      • Medication Rules at USEF Events
      • Ophthalmic Issues for English Show Horses
      • Ophthalmic Issues for Dressage and Eventing Horses
      • Ophthalmic Issues for Western Performance and Rodeo Horses
      • Ophthalmic Issues for Endurance Horses
      • Ophthalmic Issues for Polo Ponies
      • Medication Rules at the Racetrack
      • Ophthalmic Issues for Racehorses
      • Ophthalmic Issues for Broodmares
      • Ophthalmic Issues for Horses Sold at Public Auction
      • Conclusions
      • Veterinary Expertise and Client Continuing Education
      • Acknowledgment
      • References