Although the eyes are examined during routine wellness exams, sometimes, when problems develop, a more in-depth examination is necessary. When the doctor needs to perform this more detailed exam, he or she will often use a device called a tonopen. Through a processed called tonometry, the doctor is able to calculate and measure the intraocular pressure of the eye. This measurement is gathered by assessing the fluids within the eye. An imbalance in the production and drainage of the fluids however, can lead to ocular problems.
Signs your pet may need to have their eyes examined can include:
Ingawa macho huchunguzwa wakati wa uchunguzi wa kawaida wa afya, nyakati nyingine, matatizo yanapotokea, uchunguzi wa kina zaidi huhitajiwa. Wakati daktari anapofanya uchunguzi wa kina, yeye hutumia kifaa kinachoitwa tonopeni. Kwa kutumia tonometry, daktari anaweza kupima shinikizo la ndani ya jicho. Kiwango hiki hukusanywa kwa kuchunguza umajimaji ndani ya jicho. Hata hivyo, kutokuwa na usawaziko katika utengenezaji na kuondolewa kwa umajimaji kunaweza kusababisha matatizo ya macho. Ishara za mnyama wako zinaweza kujumuisha: