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Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology

  • 7th Edition - December 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: David J. Maggs, Paul E. Miller, Ron Ofri
  • Language: English

Learn to recognize, diagnose, and manage a wide range of common ocular conditions! Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology, 7th Edition, provides comprehensive, th… Read more

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Learn to recognize, diagnose, and manage a wide range of common ocular conditions! Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology, 7th Edition, provides comprehensive, thoroughly updated coverage of the structure and function of the eye, ophthalmic examination and diagnostic techniques, medical and surgical management of ocular disease, and management of ocular emergencies in small and large animals, including dogs, cats, horses, livestock, birds, and exotic pets. Ideal for veterinary students as well as generalist and specialist veterinarians, this systematic and easily assimilated reference supports ophthalmic clinical decision-making, exam preparation, and everyday practice.

Key features

  • Clinical tips boxes highlight practical advice and helpful facts using categories such as: The Controversy Remains, Did You Know?, Look Again, and Note
  • Editorial team of internationally respected veterinary ophthalmologists shares comprehensive clinical expertise in all areas
  • Practical, clinically focused coverage provides one-stop diagnostic guidance on ophthalmic disease in small and large animals, including dogs, cats, horses, livestock, birds, and exotic pets
  • Chapters on equine, livestock, and exotic pet ophthalmology are written by specialists in these fields to ensure the most clinically relevant coverage

Readership

Practicing Veterinarians

Table of contents

1. The Eye and Vision

2. Ophthalmic Examination and Diagnostic Testing

3. Ophthalmic Medications and Therapeutics

4. Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery

5. Diseases of the Orbit

6. Diseases of the Eyelids

7. Diseases of the Third Eyelid

8. Diseases of the Conjunctiva

9. Diseases of the Lacrimal System

10. Diseases of the Cornea and Sclera

11. Diseases of the Uvea

12. The Glaucomas

13. Diseases of the Lens

14. Diseases of the Vitreous

15. Diseases of the Retina

16. Neuroophthalmic Diseases

17. Ophthalmic Emergencies

18. Equine Ophthalmology

19. Livestock Ophthalmology

20. Exotic Pet and Avian Ophthalmology

Appendix: Breed Predispositions

Review quotes

Review of the previous edition:
"This edition continues to manage the delicate balance between providing a breadth of information and condensing and assimilating that information in a useful manner. The creative addition of well-done callout boxes, which highlight new or controversial information, interesting facts, and evidence-based medicine or direct readers to other helpful information, is extremely beneficial." —Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Product details

  • Edition: 7
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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David J. Maggs

David J. Maggs, BVSc (hons), DACVO, is professor of comparative ophthalmology at University of California, Davis. He graduated from University of Melbourne before completing small animal and equine internships at Colorado State University and a research fellowship and comparative ophthalmology residency at University of Missouri. He is an editorial board member for Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, founding member of American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology, and 2012 WVC Small Animal Continuing Educator of the year. His major interest is ocular surface disease, particularly feline herpesvirus.
Affiliations and expertise
University of California – Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, One Shields Avenue, USA

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Paul E. Miller

Dr. Miller is a Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist and a Clinical Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research and clinical interests focus on glaucoma in animals and, recently, he has worked extensively with non-human primate models of glaucoma.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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Ron Ofri

Dr. Ofri is a Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ECVO) and a former ECVO Executive Board member. In 2002-2005 he served as President of the European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Veterinary Ophthalmology, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel