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How to do a basic eye exam for dogs

By Gramlich, Jessica L·Published in Lab animal·2009·Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed

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Original publication title: Routine canine ocular exam.

Species:
dog

Plain-English summary

This article talks about how to perform a basic eye exam on dogs. It explains the different techniques veterinarians use to check a dog's eyes and notes that these methods can be adapted for use with other animals as well. The focus is on making sure that the examination is thorough and effective. Overall, the piece provides useful information for veterinarians on how to assess a dog's eye health.

Abstract

This column reviews the techniques used to carry out a basic ocular examination in a dog. With some modifications, the procedure can be used in most species.

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Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19384311/