Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery Handbook

von Peter R. Nelson

216 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery Handbook is a practical, clinically focused reference for veterinarians seeking to strengthen their understanding and surgical management of ocular disease in companion and comparative animal practice.Beginning with the foundations of ocular anatomy, physiology, diagnostic examination, pharmacology, anesthesia, instrumentation, microsurgical technique, asepsis, and perioperative care, the handbook progresses into detailed surgical management organized by anatomical region.Readers will explore the diagnosis and surgical treatment of: - Entropion and ectropion- Eyelid masses and reconstruction- Cherry eye and third-eyelid disorders- Distichiasis, trichiasis, and ectopic cilia- Lacrimal and tear-drainage disorders- Corneal ulcers, sequestra, keratectomy, and corneal grafting- Cataracts and phacoemulsification- Intraocular lens placement- Lens luxation and subluxation- Glaucoma and laser treatment- Proptosis and orbital disease- Enucleation, evisceration, and exenteration- Retinal and vitreous surgical considerations- Ocular trauma and emergencies- Ophthalmic oncology- Equine, exotic, and avian ophthalmic surgery- Postoperative care and complication managementThe book emphasizes not only how procedures are performed, but also the anatomy, physiology, wound healing, clinical reasoning, complications, and perioperative considerations behind each technique.Designed as both a progressive learning resource and a working clinical reference, it is suited to veterinary practitioners, recent graduates, surgical residents, veterinary technicians working in ophthalmology-focused settings, and clinicians developing a stronger ophthalmic surgical caseload.With step-by-step surgical discussions, chapter summaries, diagrams, a glossary, and further-reading guidance, this handbook provides a structured reference for navigating both routine and advanced veterinary ophthalmic procedures.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798176526097
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 23.09.2026
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Independently published