AVMA - American Veterinary Medical Association
11/27/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/27/2024 09:07
Expand your view of ophthalmology
The field of veterinary ophthalmology is experiencing a revolution in diagnostic tools that defy the limitations posed by traditional ophthalmic examination. A new JAVMA supplemental issue will open your eyes to the latest options and research for your patients.
A New Age of Veterinary Ophthalmology is already available online. Subscribers who receive JAVMA in print can expect a holiday treat in their mailbox when the supplement arrives with the regular December issue.
Find exclusive insights
The striking cover art featuring Monodactylus argenteus (a species of fish) might be the first thing you notice. The articles that follow are sure to sustain your attention.
They include clinically valuable review articles and original research studies on everything from detecting and managing ocular surface diseases in dogs and cats to diagnosing and prognosing corneal disease in horses.
Other articles answer important clinical questions like these:
- Is CBD useful for treating eye disease in dogs?
- Does wildfire smoke have an impact on canine eyes?
- What treatment approach provides long-term control of intraocular pressure in dogs with end-stage glaucoma?
- What advancements have been made in understanding and treating fungal keratitis in horses?
- Can a lower volume of local anesthetic provide effective retrobulbar anesthesia in horses?
- What factors may contribute to eye disease and cataracts in aquarium fish?
The guest editor for the issue was Dr. Brian Gilger, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. In his introduction to the issue, Dr. Gilger notes that new imaging and diagnostic modalities like corneal confocal microscopy, ultrahigh-frequency ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography mean that "definitive diagnoses can be made and therapeutic responses can be monitored in ways never achieved previously."
Whether you routinely see patients with eye issues or are simply fascinated by the science of vision, this special issue will expand your knowledge and give you a glimpse into the future of eye care.
Coming soon
JAVMA publishes supplemental issues twice a year. Watch out for future issues on topics like clinical pathology (June 2025), spectrum of care (December 2025), and rehabilitation (June 2026).
The rehabilitation issue will be the first of its kind for JAVMA, made up exclusively with technical tutorial videos! What do technical tutorials look like for JAVMA? Check out the growing collection to discover new skills or refresh old ones.
Another first to look out for is a special issue on artificial intelligence in the online American Journal of Veterinary Research, coming to readers everywhere in March 2025.
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