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Eye examination as part of the equine prepurchase examination
Author(s) -
Matthews A. G.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.12425
Subject(s) - medicine , eye examination , physical examination , interpretation (philosophy) , protocol (science) , clinical practice , optometry , surgery , pathology , family medicine , alternative medicine , computer science , programming language , visual acuity
Summary Prepurchase examination (PPE) is the most common reason for eye examination in first opinion equine practice. This paper describes a standard protocol for competent eye examination in the PPE, and reviews the interpretation of the more common clinical findings, particularly in relation to their expected influence on functional vision and their progression. The content is based on the limited existing literature, the personal opinions and experience of the author, and from discussions held with colleagues over the past 30 years.