Maggs BVSc (Hons) Davco, Dacvo Miller DVM, Ofri DVM

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Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology - E-Book (eBook, ePUB)

Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology - E-Book

Beschreibung

Recognize, diagnose, and manage a wide range of common ocular conditions with Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology, 5th Edition. Covering small and large animals including birds and exotic species, this reference provides the latest, most practical information on structure and function of the eye, ocular development, pathology, examination and diagnosis, surgical procedures, ophthalmic pharmacology and therapeutics, and management of ocular emergencies. Nearly 1,000 color photos and illustrations accurately depict ocular conditions and demonstrate surgical techniques. Edited by noted veterinary ophthalmologists David J. Maggs, Paul E. Miller, and Ron Ofri, this reference is an essential aid to clinical decision-making, from differential diagnosis to medical and surgical management. - Practical, clinically focused coverage provides a one-stop diagnostic guide to ophthalmic disease in small and large animals including birds and exotic pets. - Logical organization by anatomic region makes topics easy to locate. - Nearly 1,000 color images present illustrated, step-by-step procedures that guide you through the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular conditions you are most likely to encounter. - A team of three internationally respected veterinary ophthalmologists co-edit this reference to provide comprehensive, clinical expertise. - Useful tables and charts summarize important facts and show treatment instructions at a glance. - Clinical Tips boxes offer helpful practice advice. - NEW pharmaceutical therapies and procedural techniques provide the most current diagnostic and treatment methods. - Extensive updates including the latest information on pharmacology, eyelid surgery, tear film deficiencies, and retinal disease help you provide the most current, effective care. - NEW sections on ophthalmic diseases of chinchillas and guinea pigs provide expert guidance in the care of these increasingly popular exotic pets. - NEW! Detailed table of contents describes the specifics of coverage in each chapter. - NEW! Pageburst companion website makes the entire contents of the book fully searchable. Sold separately.

Technische Details

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Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech

Autor

David J. Maggs, BVSc (hons), DACVO, is professor of comparative ophthalmology at University of California, Davis. He graduated from University of Melbourne before completing small animal and equine internships at Colorado State University and a research fellowship and comparative ophthalmology residency at University of Missouri. He is an editorial board member for Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, founding member of American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology, and 2012 WVC Small Animal Continuing Educator of the year. His major interest is ocular surface disease, particularly feline herpesvirus.Dr. Miller is a Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist and a Clinical Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research and clinical interests focus on glaucoma in animals and, recently, he has worked extensively with non-human primate models of glaucoma.Dr. Ofri is a Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ECVO) and a former ECVO Executive Board member. In 2002-2005 he served as President of the European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier HealthScience EN
• Seitenzahl: 520
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Dezember 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780323241960
• Artikelnr.: 42540717