Meet
Dr. Antony Goodhead
Antony was schooled in the Durban area and completed a BSc Agriculture degree at the University of Natal. Following this, he went to Onderstepoort Veterinary Faculty, Pretoria University, where he completed his BVSc degree as well as the Master’s degree in ophthalmology.
Antony has had the opportunity to live and work in the UK and to regularly attend international veterinary ophthalmology congresses in Europe and the USA. Antony holds his Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
He is married and has two daughters, one is studying veterinary science and the other wants to do medicine. He enjoys good quality family time and outdoor activities such as mountain biking, camping, walking and birding.
Antony also volunteers his time for the World Small Animal Veterinary Association by assisting with professional continuing education ophthalmology lecturing in Africa for veterinarians in general practice.
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Ophthalmology is a specialised area of veterinary medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of problems with the eyes. More specifically, conditions that affect the eyelids, conjunctiva, lacrimal apparatus and orbital content (the globe and adnexa).
Veterinary diagnostics involve the use of various techniques and procedures to identify the underlying causes of health problems in animals. These diagnostics play a crucial role in providing accurate and timely treatment for pets.
Common diagnostic methods in veterinary medicine include:
- Blood tests: These tests can assess a pet’s overall health, check organ function, and detect diseases.
- Urinalysis: Analyzing urine can help identify problems with the kidneys, liver, or urinary tract.
- Fecal exams: Examining fecal samples can help detect parasites and other intestinal issues.
- X-rays: X-rays are used to visualize bones, organs, and other internal structures.
- Ultrasound: Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that can examine organs and detect abnormalities.
- Endoscopy: Endoscopy allows for examination of the inside of the digestive or respiratory tract.
- Cytology: Cytology involves examining cells under a microscope to diagnose diseases.
- Histopathology: Histopathology examines tissue samples under a microscope for diagnostic purposes.
Veterinarians utilize these diagnostic tools to accurately diagnose a pet’s condition and develop appropriate treatment plans. The understanding of the functions and dysfunctions of the patients intricate organ systems, and how they interact with each other when under stress, ultimately how to restore normal or manageable function to those organ systems.