Ophthalmology

March 2010

  • Canine Glaucoma

    Carmen M.H. Colitz, March 2010

    Glaucoma comprises a group of diseases that ultimately result in optic nerve head circulation damage, retinal ganglion cell death, and irreversible blindness.1-3 It is a common and painf

December 2009

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October 2009

  • NSAIDs for Eyes

    Clinician's Brief, October 2009

    Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have important therapeutic utility as ocular medications, particularly in inflammatory conditions.

April 2009

  • Managing Hypertension in CKD

    Philip R. Fox, April 2009

    The goals in managing hypertension in cats are to protect target organs, such as the brain and the eye, from potentially catastrophic damage; to reverse the concentric left ventricular hypertrophy

February 2009

  • Intraocular Hemorrhage

    Gwen Sila, February 2009

    Hemorrhage into the eye can result from primary intraocular conditions or can be secondary to systemic disease.

December 2008

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August 2008

  • Glaucoma: Taking the Pressure Off

    Kerry Ketring, August 2008

    The pathophysiology of glaucomatous optic neuropathy, a leading cause of blindness in dogs, is not fully known. Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) is believed to be a major risk factor.

  • Congenital Alacrima: No Tears to Shed

    Nancy Bromberg, August 2008

    Causes of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) include infectious disease, such as distemper; toxicity due to sulfonamides or other drugs; surgical removal of the gland of the third eyelid; facial trau

  • New Canine Ophthalmic Parasite?

    Mark Eberhard, August 2008

    Although still rare, onchocercosis has been reported with increasing frequency. Dogs present with conjunctivitis, exophthalmos, periorbital swelling, photophobia, lacrimation, and discharge.

July 2008

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May 2008

  • Priapism & Peritonitis in a Cat

    Clinician's Brief, May 2008

    A 2-year-old castrated male mixed-breed cat presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University of Turin with priapism of 2 weeks' duration, reduction of activity, reduced appetite,...

  • Mydriatic-Induced Eye Pressure Spikes

    Perri Stark, May 2008

    The purpose of this ophthalmology study was to assess intraocular pressure (IOP) in 3 dog breeds (golden retrievers, Siberian huskies, and English cocker spaniels) after administration of 1 drop of...

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