One of the most compelling features of dry eye disease (DED) is that it occurs more
frequently in women than men. In fact, the female sex is a significant risk factor for the …

Sex and the endocrine system exert a significant influence on the physiology and
pathophysiology of the lacrimal gland. The purpose of this article is to briefly review the …

Corneal surgery is a common and essential part of veterinary ophthalmology and ranges
from simple linear keratotomy for indolent ulcers to penetrating keratoplasty for restoration of …

Intraocular pressure (iop) was measured, using applanation tonometry, in both eyes of 20
horses after topical application of 0.5% proparacaine to the cornea. Ultrasonic pachymetry …

The objective was to evaluate the normal thickness and diameter of the pig cornea using,
under general anesthesia, 13 female, young, domestic Danish Landrace pigs. The thickness …

Objective To compare the T ono V et® rebound tonometer with the T ono‐P en V et®
applanation tonometer in a larger number of glaucomatous eyes and to evaluate the effect of …

Objective To evaluate the effect of central corneal thickness (CCT) on the measurement of
intraocular pressure (IOP) with the rebound (TonoVet®) and applanation (TonoPen XL®) …

Purpose To carry out a descriptive investigation into the most relevant morphological
features of the chinchilla eye and bony orbit, as well as to perform selected ophthalmic …

A complete, thorough ocular examination is a basic and essential aspect of equine
ophthalmology. In this chapter, ophthalmic examination of the horse is discussed, with …

Purpose To carry out a descriptive investigation of the capybara (Hydrochaeris
hydrochaeris) eye and to perform selected ophthalmic diagnostic tests with the aim of …