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Ophthalmic examination
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 28 (2024); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859145.1.4
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Abstract

Ophthalmic examination is indicated for suspected primary ocular disease, or as part of investigation of neurological disease or systemic disease with possible ocular involvement.

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Positioning of the strip for a Schirmer tear test. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXOP.1: Positioning of the strip for a Schirmer tear test.
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Figure EXOP.2:
Distant direct ophthalmoscopy is used to identify ocular opacities. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXOP.2: Distant direct ophthalmoscopy is used to identify ocular opacities.
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Figure EXOP.3:
The ophthalmoscope should be held near the eye of the patient for close direct ophthalmoscopy. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXOP.3: The ophthalmoscope should be held near the eye of the patient for close direct ophthalmoscopy.
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Indirect ophthalmoscopy involves aligning the patient’s eye, light source and clinician’s eye along the same axis. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXOP.4: Indirect ophthalmoscopy involves aligning the patient’s eye, light source and clinician’s eye along the same axis.
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Figure EXOP.5:
Applanation tonometry can be performed using a Tonopen. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXOP.5: Applanation tonometry can be performed using a Tonopen.
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Figure EXOP.6:
Rebound tonometry can be performed using a TONOVET. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXOP.6: Rebound tonometry can be performed using a TONOVET.
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Equipment for the fluorescein test. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXOP.7: Equipment for the fluorescein test.
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Figure EXOP.8:
Fluorescein should be applied to the dorsal lateral aspect of the cornea. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXOP.8: Fluorescein should be applied to the dorsal lateral aspect of the cornea.

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