Did you ever wonder what veterinarians are doing when they look in to a pet’s eyes? Ron Ofri, DVM, offers a logical, anatomical order to the exam and a list of equipment needed. He proposes veterinary teams perform an ophthalmoscopic examination of all patients, not just ophthalmic case to gain the required proficiency and familiarity with normal fundus variations.
Source: Clinician’s Brief, May 2015.
Step-by-step ophthalmic examination includes:
- Gross inspection
- Assess vision
- Evaluate pupils
- Examine anterior eye structures
- Ophthalmoscopy
INSIGHTS: This is a great article for sales representatives to review eye exams. Veterinary teams can use this in staff meetings to review best practices.