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Review
. 2017 Dec;33(3):499-517.
doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2017.08.003.

The Equine Fundus

Gil Ben-Shlomo  1
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Review

The Equine Fundus

Gil Ben-Shlomo. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2017 Dec.

Abstract

Fundus is an anatomic term referring to the portion of an organ opposite from its opening, and the fundus of the eye is the back portion of the posterior segment of the globe, including the optic nerve, retina, and choroid. Clinically, the fundus can be visualized by direct or indirect ophthalmoscopy. Understanding the normal anatomy and appearance of the equine fundus is crucial for differentiating normal variations from abnormalities. This article reviews the normal anatomy and appearance of the equine fundus and discusses basic and advanced examination techniques. It also discusses common findings in the equine fundus and their interpretation.

Keywords: Electroretinography; Fundus; Horse; Ophthalmoscopy; Optic disc; Optic nerve head; Retina.

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