Eye examination

• Many bovine eye conditions are easily recognised by the experienced cattle clinician and a detailed ophthalmic examination may not always be necessary or practical on farm.  However, this article describes a thorough clinical examination and should be helpful to less experienced clinicians or for those unusual cases that need a little more investigation.

• Patient may be large, fractious and uncomfortable. Vet, handler and patient safety are all paramount.

Refereed papers

• Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
• Potter TJ, Hallowell GD, Bowen IM (2008) Ultrasonographic anatomy of the bovine eye. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 49 (2), 172-5. PubMed

Other sources of information

• www.vetlexicon.com/equis Vetlexicon Equis