Veterinary Ophthalmology

A test to evaluate tear production in evaluation of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye disease).

Special staining procedures used to detect corneal ulcers and other occular surface abnormalities.

Microscopic examination of samples (taken in exam room with topical anesthesia) from the cornea and conjunctiva.

Evaluation of intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eye).

This exam allows for high magnification examimation of the front of the eye, including the eyelids, sclera, conjunctiva, cornea, iris, lens and vitreous.  The retina and optic nerve can also be evaluated using special lenses.  

Examination of the retina (light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye) and optic nerve.

Advanced imaging such as CT and MRI is used to evaluate a variety of ocular, orbital and nasolacrimal pathology.

Evaluation of the iridocorneal angle - the site of drainage of aqueous humor from the eye.

This test is used for the diagnosis of various retinal diseases and evaluates the electrical function of the retina to light stimulus.

Painless evaluation of the ocular and orbital structures often without need for sedation.

Study which allows for evaluation of the nasolacrimal system (tear duct).

This procedure involves aspiration of material from the anterior chamber/vitreal cavity within the eye for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Biopsy of ocular tissue or tissue around the eye.

Ophthalmic examinations performed to screen for a wide range of inherited eye disease.  The purpose is to provide breeders with information they can use to produce healthier dogs.

Surgery is the only effective treatment for cataracts.  Phacoemulsification utilizes ultrasonic energy to emulsify (break up) the lens which is then removed from the eye.  To provide optimal post operative vision, a synthetic intraocular lens is inserted into the eye in most cases.  While complications are possible, cataract surgery is successful in restoring vision in the majority of patients.  For more general information on cataract surgery, please click here.  

Reconstructive eyelid surgery for a variety of conditions including eyelid tumors and congenital defects.  

Laser surgery can be used to treat glaucaoma, ocular neoplasia and cysts, as well as to perform retinopexy (procedure to help prevent or treat a retinal tear or detachment).

Cryotherapy (freezing) is the application of very low temperature (followed by thaw) to treat a variety of conditions (distichia, eyelid neoplasia, ectopic cillia).

A surgical procedure where damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue (or synthetic material).

This is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue (or synthetic material) in its entirety (penetrating keratoplasty) or in part (lamellar keratoplasty).

This is a surgical procedure that is performed on indolent, or slow healing, corneal ulcers.

The surgical removal of a dislocated lens.

Surgical removal of corneal tissue for a variety of corneal pathology.

Enucleation is the surgical removal of the eye.  This type of surgery is indicated for a variety of ocular tumors, severe ocular trauma, and in eyes that are otherwise blind and painful.

This is the surgical removal of the internal contents of the eye followed by placement of an intraocular prosthetic.

Parotid Duct Transposition is a treatment option for patients with KCS that is unresponsive to medical therapy.  This surgery results in the redirection of the parotid salivary duct from the mouth to the eye so that the ocular surface is lubricated by saliva rather than tears.