The Eye Examination Process

1. Examination of the whole animal and palpation of the head.

   

2. Close up examination of the eye with a powerful microscope -

   
   using a Slit lamp biomicroscopy. This may involve staining the surface of the eye.

3. A general look at the back of the eye. (Indirect ophthalmoscopy).

   

4. A more detailed look at the back of the eye (direct ophthalmoscopy).

   

5. Measuring the pressure of the eye -

   
   after application of local anaesthetic with a Tonopen.

6. And back home again !!