• This quick reference handbook covers the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease in a range of exotic companion animal species, including rabbits, rodents, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish. It clarifies when extrapolation from cat or dog eyes is appropriate, or when new information is needed to ensure that diagnoses and treatments are appropriate for the particular species. Writing in an accessible and down to earth style, the author brings a wealth of personal experience to this specialised subject area. The book contains many ophthalmic photographs of both anatomy in normal eyes and pathology in abnormal cases. It also includes a separate chapter on the common ophthalmic features of exotic pets, discussing what can be learnt from cross-species comparison and another chapter giving a brief history of comparative ophthalmology.

    Ophthalmology of Exotic Pets is an invaluable aid for veterinary practitioners and students with an interest in exotic pet species, as well as for veterinary ophthalmologists.

    KEY FEATURES

    • Covers lagomorphs, rodents, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish
    • Offers clear guidance for species-specific treatment
    • Facilitates extrapolations from the cat or dog to the exotic eye
    • Written in a concise quick reference format
    • Highly illustrated with colour photographs
  • Foreword viii

    Acknowledgements x

    Dedication xi

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1

    Reference 2

    Chapter 2 A brief history of comparative ophthalmology 3

    References 8

    Chapter 3 Common features of exotic animal ophthalmology 9

    Ocular examination 9

    Ancillary tests 11

    Ocular pharmacology 13

    References 13

    Chapter 4 The rabbit eye 15

    Introduction 15

    Anatomy and physiology of the rabbit eye 15

    What do rabbits see? 18

    Adnexal disease 21

    Diseases of the orbit 36

    Diseases of the cornea 39

    Diseases of the lens 44

    Diseases of the iris 46

    Glaucoma 49

    Retinal disease 52

    References 52

    Chapter 5 The guinea pig eye 56

    Anatomy and physiology of the guinea pig eye 56

    What do guinea pigs see? 56

    Diseases of the guinea pig eye 57

    References 72

    Chapter 6 The ferret eye 73

    Anatomy and physiology of the ferret eye 73

    What do ferrets see? 73

    Diseases of the ferret eye 75

    References 84

    Chapter 7 The rat and mouse eye 86

    Anatomy of the eye 86

    A note on ophthalmoscopy 87

    What do rats and mice see? 88

    Ophthalmic disease in rats and mice 89

    References 106

    Chapter 8 The eye of other mammalian exotic pet species 109

    Introduction 109

    Hamsters 109

    Gerbils 110

    Chinchillas 111

    Degus 111

    Hedgehogs 112

    Primates 114

    References 116

    Chapter 9 The avian eye 119

    Introduction 119

    Anatomy and physiology of the avian eye 119

    What do birds see? 127

    Evaluating the avian eye 130

    Orbital disease 131

    Lid and adnexal disease 135

    Corneal disease 143

    Uveal disease 146

    Lens disease 148

    Retinal disease 151

    Horner’s syndrome 152

    Enucleation 153

    References 155

    Chapter 10 The reptile eye 159

    Introduction 159

    Anatomy and physiology of the reptilian eye 159

    Biology of the reptilian spectacle 162

    What do reptiles see? 164

    Diseases of the reptile eye 167

    References 193

    Chapter 11 The amphibian eye 197

    Anatomy and physiology of the amphibian eye 197

    What do amphibians see? 199

    Diseases of the amphibian eye 200

    Enucleation 208

    Conclusion 208

    References 208

    Chapter 12 The fish eye 211

    Introduction 211

    Anatomy and physiology of the fish eye 212

    What do fish see? 214

    Diseases of the aquarium fish eye 216

    References 227

    Conclusions 228

    Index 231

  • David Williams is Associate Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthalmology in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow, Director of Studies and College Lecturer in veterinary medicine and pathology at St John's College, Cambridge.

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