Ophthalmology
At PAWsitive Vet Care’s Ophthalmology Department, we offer comprehensive care for conditions affecting the eye, eyelids, and the lacrimal system. The specialized veterinary staff provides care to patients suffering from various conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, corneal ulcers, and retinal conditions.
The department performs a number of ophthalmological examinations such as:
- Schrimer tear test
- Direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy
- Fundoscopy
- Gonioscopy
- Slit lamp examination
- Electrophysiological vision testing (electroretinogram)
- Ocular ultrasound
- Tonometry
- Fluorescein staining
Examples of the surgical procedures we perform:
- Cataract removal and insertion of a special intraocular lens
- Eyeball evacuation and insertion of an orbital graft
- Entropion and ectropion
- Eyelid mass removal and blepharoplasty
- Eyelid mass/growth removal
- Eyeball extraction
- Glaucoma treatment
- Eyelid canthoplasty for brachycephalic breeds
- Keratectomy
- Keratotomy
- Cryotherapy for distichiasis and ectopic cilia
- Third eyelid gland prolapse
- Vitrectomy
- Photorefractive keratectomy
Pet symptoms that should concern you:
- Vision loss
- Blurred vision
- Ocular discharge
- Photosensitivity
