Eye Wise Vet® Resources
When challenging eye cases walk through the door, you don’t have to manage them alone. With nearly 20 years of experience across referral hospitals, specialty practices, academia, and industry, veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Amy Baker provides the guidance, training, and support general practitioners need to succeed. Through Visionary Veterinary Consulting®, she helps veterinarians grow their ophthalmic caseload, build confidence, and navigate complex cases step by step. Become an Eye Wise Vet®, with Dr. Baker as your partner in delivering better outcomes for your patients.
In this segment, we demonstrate how a good basic ophthalmic exam can be conducted using simple tools accessible to every veterinarian. Learn how to effectively use a bright light source, such as a trans illuminator or even your phone's flashlight, to examine eye color and symmetry. Discover important signs to look for (such as discomfort, discharge, and pigmentation) to form a comprehensive clinical picture.
When ophthalmology cases leave you second guessing, you don’t need to go it alone. Through Visionary Veterinary Consulting®, Dr. Amy Baker offers the next best thing to having a specialist on speed dial. With her guidance, you can confidently work up challenging cases, avoid defaulting to “shotgun” treatments, and expand your ophthalmic expertise. Partner with Dr. Baker to become an Eye Wise Vet®, delivering better care for your patients, right in your own practice.
When immediate access to an ophthalmologist isn’t possible, managing complex eye ulcers can feel overwhelming. Visionary Veterinary Consulting® equips veterinarians with practical strategies and clinical insights to confidently navigate these cases and deliver better outcomes for their patients.
This episode delves into the Schirmer tear test, a common test utilized to determine tear production. There are two types of Schirmer tear tests: STT 1, which measures both reflex and basal tear secretion without topical anesthesia, and STT 2, which uses anesthesia and measures reflex tearing only. The process involves taking precautions to avoid influencing the results, such as removing excessive mucus and not touching the test strip's sensitive areas. The recommended ranges for tear production in dogs are provided, emphasizing it is a useless test in cats. The episode also hints at a future discussion on tear quality.
In this episode, we explore the proper technique for measuring eye pressure using the Tonopen or TonoVet particularly in cases of suspected glaucoma. We emphasize the importance of correct handling by the assistant and the patient's position to avoid falsely elevated readings. Special attention is given to factors such as collar placement and corneal conditions that might affect pressure readings.
In this episode of Diagnostic Dish, we dive into a trivia session about TonoPen and Tono Vet devices. The segment clarifies common misconceptions and key facts about these diagnostic tools. Topics include whether you need to average TonoPen readings, the accuracy of the Tono Pen in different IOP ranges, the question of necessity of proparacaine for TonoPen and Tono Vet measurements, and the validity of digital palpation for assessing intraocular pressure. Tune in for a fun quiz designed to clear up common myths and enhance your diagnostic skills.
In this segment of the Diagnostic Dish, we dive into the colorful world of fluorescein stain. Learn about proper usage techniques and how it helps in detecting corneal ulcers, evaluating tear film quality, and checking the potency of the nasolacrimal duct. Plus, discover essential tips on avoiding bacterial contamination.
In this video, we'll guide you through the process of conducting a vision test as part of a complete exam for pets, using Princess Gilli Bean as our assistant. We'll explain how to perform the menace test, discuss its reliability for different age groups, and highlight what to look for in the eye's reaction. This comprehensive tutorial will ensure you can assess your patients vision effectively.
In our series on assessment of visual responses, we examine the dazzle reflex. Learn how to perform with a bright light source, significance, and what the dazzle means in combination with other markers of vision.
In this segment, we explore the third part of visual testing, focusing on the Pupillary Light Reflex (PLR). You will learn how to wield your trusty light source from one eye to the other and how to report your findings.
In the exam room, if the menace test is not possible or the patient is uncooperative, the cotton ball test can be used as an alternative to assess vision. This test involves throwing a cotton ball and observing the patient's response. The cotton ball test is advantageous as it makes no noise and effectively indicates a visual response, if performed correctly.
The narrative describes a method for assessing vision in an exam room by creating an obstacle course. Objects such as a trash can or stool are placed on the ground, and the subject is observed navigating around them in both lighted and dark conditions. This method can help identify vision impairments, such as retinal degeneration , by noting changes in navigation ability. It is important to balance the room's darkness enough to test vision while still allowing observation.