Ophthalmology

Discovering what types of video content can hold dogs’ attention could be the key to helping them see better as they mature.

Approximately 200 board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists will donate their time and resources to provide free screening exams to qualified dogs, horses, miniature horses, donkeys, alpacas and cats.

The 6 accredited board members are comprised of veterinary and scientific leaders in ophthalmology and clinical trial design.

The ins and outs of performing ophthalmic examinations including tips on the necessary equipment, observation techniques, and beyond.

An overview of feline conjunctivitis including clinical signs, the causes, plus diagnosis and treatment methods.

The veterinary ophthalmology specialty group reflects on its unique journey into the animal health space over the last 4 decades.

The owners opted to forgo diagnostic testing but accepted treatment of the presumptive diagnosis.

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Brush up on your ocular care knowledge with these 3 insightful articles.

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is among the more common ocular conditions seen in dogs. Here is a look at what causes dry eye and how to manage it.

Conditions in which the eyelid rubs against the eyeball, as well as drooping eyelids, can only be corrected surgically. Here’s a look at the appropriate procedures for various conditions.

Test your diagnostic skills by examining the following images and selecting the answer you think fits best.

Veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Ron Ofri shares a few tips to help in diagnosing blindness in your veterinary patients.

A veterinary ophthalmologist outlines the classification, diagnosis and treatment of a leading (and painful) cause of blindness in dogs.

Veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Clara Williams asks which ocular condition is at play in these patients. Test your skills by examining the following images and selecting the answer you think fits best.

When dogs delicate eyes suffer from ulceration, your veterinary clients, patients and doctors may all experience moments of frustration. Heres what you need to know when these cases present.

Veterinary clients often make the mistake of thinking cherry eye is medically irrelevant or simply a cosmetic issue to be ignored. Have them feast their eyes on this handoutthey might think twice.

Educate veterinary clients on what signs to watch for and some dangers to avoid as they try to prevent or get in to see you faster for possible ulcers, conjunctivitis, glaucoma and more in pets.

When one of your veterinary patients develops this ubiquitous veterinary infectious disease, try these diagnostic, treatment and prevention strategies.

Veterinarians may be gaining the upper hand on this frustrating disease.

Well, a LOT of pennies for your thoughts. As in, well pay you for the brilliant problem-solving ideas youve come up with within the veterinary world.

Whether its a tip for studying, saving money or just plain ol destressing, we want to hear and share them with fellow students like you!

A special event to give eye exams to service animals from veterinary ophthalmologists, including horses, won an award at VMX in Orlando in February.

Check out these photos from veterinary ophthalmologist Clara Williams, then see if you can identify which disease process is to blame.

What seems like simple conjunctivitis may indicate something more serious, with the eyes providing a view into possible systemic disease. Its also essential that veterinarians treat this common condition individually by species.

For veterinary clients who are daunted or frustrated by the task of delivering eye drops or ointments, this handout is a sight for sore eyes.