title: [Ophthalmic examination of small animals].
abstract: This article comprises a practical approach to the small animal ophthalmic examination. Initially, the signalment is evaluated followed by the general and specific clinical history and a general physical examination. The ocular examination should be performed in a detailed systematic manner and always comprises both eyes. A thorough examination technique is rewarding as a diagnosis can be reached in most cases. The subsequent search for the underlying aetiology is mandatory.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische und Gynäkologische Kleintierklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. barbarabraus@gmx.de
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Braus
mesh_terms: D000820:Animal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D000818:Animals; D006224:Cricetinae; D003941:Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological / Q000662:veterinary*; D004285:Dogs; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*