title: Techniques for collection and interpretation of tissue samples in ocular disease.
abstract: One of the keys to the accurate diagnosis of ocular disease is the appropriate selection and interpretation of ocular tissue samples. Without a good understanding of which test(s) to select and how to interpret test results, the clinician may arrive at an incorrect diagnosis and prescribe improper and/or ineffective therapy. This article outlines some of the more common ocular diagnostic procedures and gives guidance in the interpretation of test results.
authors.affiliation: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, 1008 West Hazelwood Drive, Urbana, IL 61802, USA. hamor@uiuc.edu
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Hamor
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D002415:Cats; D003941:Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D004285:Dogs; D015817:Eye Infections / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000662:veterinary