ACVO Veterinary Ophthalmology case studies
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The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is a Recognized Veterinary Specialty Organization of the AVMA that promotes excellence in veterinary ophthalmology through advanced training, certification, research, and education. Certification itself is administered through the American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ABVO), and only board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists credentialed through ABVO are ACVO Diplomates. The ACVO Veterinary Ophthalmology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,168 words.
1The Breeding Pair with a Borderline CAER Finding
A 3-year-old female Labrador Retriever is presented for a pre-breeding CAER examination. She is clinically normal, has never had ocular complaints, and her owners plan to breed her this cycle.
385 words, about 2 min2The Dog That Cannot Tear After Anesthesia
A 9-year-old male neutered Cocker Spaniel underwent a 3-hour dental extraction under general anesthesia 10 days ago. Since then the owner reports thick mucoid discharge, squinting, and a 'dry, dull' cornea in both eyes.
362 words, about 2 min3The Puppy with Cloudy Eyes and a Normal Mother
A 10-week-old male intact Australian Shepherd is presented with bilateral diffuse corneal edema and hazy, slightly blue corneas noted since 6 weeks of age. The breeder reports the litter was normal at birth and the dam (4 years old) has clear eyes and a normal CAER exam.
483 words, about 2 min4The Glaucoma Suspect on a Tightrope
A 7-year-old female spayed Basset Hound presents with a 2-day history of red, painful left eye. On exam: IOP 42 mmHg OS and 18 mmHg OD; OS cornea is mildly edematous with a fixed, mid-dilated pupil; OD appears normal.
477 words, about 2 min5The Cataract Surgery Candidate with a Bad Anesthetic History
An 11-year-old male neutered Miniature Schnauzer presents for cataract surgery evaluation. He has bilateral mature cataracts, is diabetic (insulin-regulated, recent bloodwork acceptable), and has a history of a prolonged recovery from a prior dental anesthetic.
461 words, about 2 min