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Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology. Edition No. 7

  • Book

  • December 2026
  • Elsevier Health Science
  • ID: 6252700
Learn to recognize, diagnose, and manage a wide range of common ocular conditions! Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology, 7th Edition, provides comprehensive, thoroughly updated coverage of the structure and function of the eye, ophthalmic examination and diagnostic techniques, medical and surgical management of ocular disease, and management of ocular emergencies in small and large animals, including dogs, cats, horses, livestock, birds, and exotic pets. Ideal for veterinary students as well as generalist and specialist veterinarians, this systematic and easily assimilated reference supports ophthalmic clinical decision-making, exam preparation, and everyday practice.
  • Clinical tips boxes highlight practical advice and helpful facts using categories such as: The Controversy Remains, Did You Know?, Look Again, and Note
  • Editorial team of internationally respected veterinary ophthalmologists shares comprehensive clinical expertise in all areas
  • Practical, clinically focused coverage provides one-stop diagnostic guidance on ophthalmic disease in small and large animals, including dogs, cats, horses, livestock, birds, and exotic pets
  • Chapters on equine, livestock, and exotic pet ophthalmology are written by specialists in these fields to ensure the most clinically relevant coverage
  • NEW! High-resolution images depict ocular conditions encountered in practice and demonstrate a large variety of diagnostic and surgical techniques
  • NEW! Updated content enhances coverage of topics such as diseases of the ocular surface, glaucoma treatment, intraocular disease, ocular pharmacology, and imaging
  • UPDATED! Additional species are addressed in the exotics chapter, including birds, reptiles, and small mammals
  • NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, allows digital access to all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud on a variety of devices. Also included is a glossary of ophthalmic terminology and an appendix on breed disposition to inherited eye diseases.

Table of Contents

1. The Eye and Vision
2. Ophthalmic Examination and Diagnostic Testing
3. Ophthalmic Medications and Therapeutics
4. Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery
5. Diseases of the Orbit
6. Diseases of the Eyelids
7. Diseases of the Third Eyelid
8. Diseases of the Conjunctiva
9. Diseases of the Lacrimal System
10. Diseases of the Cornea and Sclera
11. Diseases of the Uvea
12. The Glaucomas
13. Diseases of the Lens
14. Diseases of the Vitreous
15. Diseases of the Retina
16. Neuroophthalmic Diseases
17. Ophthalmic Emergencies
18. Equine Ophthalmology
19. Livestock Ophthalmology
20. Exotic Pet and Avian Ophthalmology

Appendix: Breed Predispositions

Authors

David J. Maggs University of California - Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, One Shields Avenue, USA. David J. Maggs, BVSc (hons), DACVO, is professor of comparative ophthalmology at University of California, Davis. He graduated from University of Melbourne before completing small animal and equine internships at Colorado State University and a research fellowship and comparative ophthalmology residency at University of Missouri. He is an editorial board member for Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, founding member of American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology, and 2012 WVC Small Animal Continuing Educator of the year. His major interest is ocular surface disease, particularly feline herpesvirus. Paul E. Miller University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Dr. Miller is a Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist and a Clinical Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research and clinical interests focus on glaucoma in animals and, recently, he has worked extensively with non-human primate models of glaucoma. Ron Ofri Professor, Veterinary Ophthalmology, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel. Dr. Ofri is a Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ECVO) and a former ECVO Executive Board member. In 2002-2005 he served as President of the European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology.