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๐ถ Did you know that some of the tools used to care for human eyes have also been adapted to treat animals? One example is the slit lamp. While this instrument is a staple for examining human eyes, modified versions have long been used to examine the eyes of animals like dogs, cats, and even horses! Back in 1982, an image captured Prof. Georg Eisner using a Slit Lamp 900-II to inspect the eyes of his canine patient, โNelly.โ
๐ In the past, diagnosing and treating animalsโ eye conditions was limited by the tools available. However, as time has passed tools such as slit lamps, were modified to accommodate the anatomical differences in animalsโ eyes, enabling veterinarians to better diagnose conditions like cataracts, corneal ulcers, and glaucoma.
Today, animal eye care is a highly specialized field. Veterinary ophthalmologists now have access to tools like:
๐ Slit lamps and indirect ophthalmoscopes for detailed eye examinations.
๐ Ultrasound imaging to visualize structures within the eye.
๐ Laser surgery to treat a variety of conditions.
In addition, treatments such as intraocular lens implants (IOLs), which are commonly used in human cataract surgeries, have been adapted for animals. This evolution ensures that pets and working animals can enjoy better vision and an improved quality of life.
