Uveitis is a sight-threatening eye disease in equids known worldwide that leads to
considerable pain and suffering. By far the most common type of uveitis in Germany and …

Anatomy and physiology 183 Examination of the conjunctiva 184 Diseases of the
conjunctiva: conjunctivitis 185 Trauma-associated conditions 200 Miscellaneous …

Lymphoma is the most common malignant neoplasm in the horse. Single case reports and
small retrospective studies of equine lymphomas are reported infrequently in the literature. A …

Neoplastic adnexal disease represents one of the most frequently encountered and
therapeutically challenging ophthalmic problems of horses. This paper reviews current …

The uveal tract comprises the iris, ciliary body, and choroid and is anatomically similar to the
uveal tract of other species. As in most herbivores, the adult equine pupil is horizontally oval …

Corneal abnormalities are the most common ocular disease in horses and a very important
part of veterinary practice. In this chapter, a review of the anatomy and physiology of the …

Lymphoma, although rare, is the most common haematopoietic neoplasm encountered in
horses and can occur at any age, with horses 4–10 years more commonly affected …

The precorneal tear film is classically described as a trilaminar structure adherent to and
covering the external cornea, forming an integral and important physicochemical component …

Purpose To describe the various types of primary neoplasms affecting the third eyelid (TEL)
gland of dogs and cats. Methods A retrospective search of the Comparative Ocular …

lateral geniculate nucleus, optic radiations, and visual cortex. Patients may present with
actue, bilateral blindness and fixed, dilated pupils due to severe optic neuritis (Figure 18-1) …