Small Animal Ophthalmology

Front 1

What does rose bengal stain evaluate?

Back 1

Tear film stability. The inner mucin layer of the tear film normally blocks
staining of the surface epithelial cells and stroma. If the mucin layer is absent, rose
bengal staining occurs. While it stains living cells, dead and degenerating cells, and
mucus, this stain may have a dose~dependent ability [0 react with normal corneal
and conjunctival epithelial cells. Rose bengal (d ichloro-rctra-iodo-fluorescein) is
available in solution form or impregnated paper strip. A lower concentration
(0.5%) is often used, as higher concentrations ( 1.0% and greater) can be irritating.

Front 2

What are the differential diagnoses for the conjunctivitis in this cat (nine-year-old domestic shorthaired cat w/ left nictitating membrane. The third eyelid conjunctiva of
this cat exhibited protrusion, chemosis, and hyperemia)?

Back 2

Herpesvirus, Chlamydophila, Mycoplasma, and bacrerial infection

Front 3

Term for cross-eyed

Back 3

esotropia

Front 4

Term for out-turned eyes

Back 4

exotropia

Front 5

Term for upward deviation of eyes

Back 5

hyperopia