Veterinary Ophthalmology: Two Volume Set Gelatt, Kirk N.; Gilger, Brian C. and Kern, Thomas J.

Product Description Veterinary Ophthalmology, Fifth Edition is a fully updated version of the gold-standard reference for diseases and treatment of the animal eye in veterinary medicine. With an internationally renowned list of contributing authors, the book has been revised and expanded to incorporate the most up-to-date research and information. New chapters cover ophthalmic genetics and DNA tests, microsurgery, photography, camelid ophthalmology, and rabbit ophthalmology, and existing chapters feature expanded coverage of noninvasive imaging techniques, feline ophthalmology, equine ophthalmology, and marine mammals and penguins. The book retains its classic structure, with sections on basic vision sciences, the foundations of clinical ophthalmology, canine ophthalmology, and special ophthalmology, which encompasses specific coverage of most commonly treated species and chapters on neuro-ophthalmology and systemic diseases. A companion website offers the images from the book available for download in PowerPoint and the references linked to CrossRef. Veterinary Ophthalmology remains the most comprehensive resource for authoritative information on veterinary ophthalmology worldwide and is a key reference for anyone interested in veterinary or comparative ophthalmology. Review “Just in case the numerous beautiful pictures and the list of references do not quench your thirst for eyes. A master piece!.” (Vets Today, 1 October 2013) “Veterinarians with a serious interest in ophthalmology, whether in practice, academia or research, should consider this book essential. It is without equal in its field.” (Veterinary Record, 11 January 2014) “This seminal reference is without peer in the field of veterinary ophthalmology. While other books may be more appropriate as quick references for practicing veterinarians, this book will always be considered the gold standard in the field. The editors have done a superb job revising the previous edition. New and notable updates include chapters on immunology, genetics, examination techniques, imaging, microsurgery, photography, equine ophthalmology, and neuro-ophthalmology.” (Doody’s, 20 September 2013) From the Inside Flap VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY FIFTH EDITION, TWO VOLUME SET Veterinary Ophthalmology, Fifth Edition is a fully updated version of the gold-standard reference for diseases and treatment of the animal eye in veterinary medicine. With an internationally renowned list of contributing authors, the book has been revised and expanded to incorporate the most up-to-date research and information. New chapters cover ophthalmic genetics and DNA tests, microsurgery, photography, camelid ophthalmology, and rabbit ophthalmology. Existing chapters feature expanded coverage of noninvasive imaging techniques, feline ophthalmology, equine ophthalmology, and marine mammals and penguins. The book retains its classic structure, with sections on basic vision sciences, the foundations of clinical ophthalmology, canine ophthalmology, and special ophthalmology, which encompasses specific coverage of the most commonly treated species, and chapters on neuro-ophthalmology and systemic diseases. A companion website offers the images from the book available for download in PowerPoint and the references linked to PubMed. Veterinary Ophthalmology remains the most comprehensive resource for authoritative information on veterinary ophthalmology worldwide and is a key reference for anyone interested in veterinary or comparative ophthalmology. KEY FEATURES Fully revised edition of the gold-standard reference on veterinary ophthalmology Offers unparalleled coverage of diseases and treatment of the animal eye Written by an international group of leading veterinary ophthalmologists Updated and expanded to include recent advances in the field, with new chapters on ophthalmic genetics and DNA tests, microsurgery, photography, camelid ophthalmology, and rabbit ophthalmology Provides expanded coverage of noninvasive i