Current examination methods of the canine eye

The scope of the present paper is to give an overview of the current examination methods of the eye to practitioners who are involved in companion animal practice without being specialized in this field. The paper recommends a basic instrumentarium for ophthalmology practice that have been found to be useful by the authors. Further, practical approaches to ophthalmic examinations, as well as various examination methods used in the current ophthalmologic practice are discussed. A description of individual steps during ocular examination and a flowchart recommending the procedures are added in order to support systematic approach to case analysis. SUMMARY