Pearls of the ophthalmic exam
11 Jun 2026
Clinical Theatre 2
Ophthalmology
While it is critical to know how to treat diseases, without a reliable diagnosis, treatment is often ineffective or worse. Fortunately, reaching an ophthalmic diagnosis relies almost completely on performing a thorough ophthalmic examination, which can be done with the simplest instrumentation. Although historical data may provide essential clues to the diagnosis, ready visualisation of almost all parts of the eye means nothing can replace a complete examination. We will cover how to do a thorough and revealing ophthalmic examination in all species using equipment that is almost certainly already in your clinic.
- To understand and be able to perform and interpret results from direct and retroillumination of the eye
- To understand and be able to interpret results from aqueous flare assessment
- To understand and be able to interpret results from intraocular pressure measurement
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