Available Services

Medical and surgical eye care for animals, delivered by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist in our Gaithersburg clinic and operating suite.

WHERE EVERY VISIT BEGINS

Complete Ophthalmic Examination

A thorough examination of your pets' eyes done by a Board Certified Diplomate of the ACVO. Includes:

Indirect ophthalmoscopy
to examine the fundus (back of the eye) with magnifying lenses

Slit lamp biomicroscopy
to examine the anterior segment (front of the eye) with a microscope

Depending upon the examination results other diagnostic tests may be necessary (click button for diagnostic tests & treatment)

Diagnostic Tests & Treatment

Complete ophthalmic examination of a dog at Animal Eye Care Center

Cataract

CATARCT SURGERY

Cataract surgery is performed every Tuesday and Wednesday and some Mondays. It is the most common intraocular surgery performed at the Animal Eye Care Center. Patients undergo surgery in one or both eyes depending upon the need. Intraocular lenses are often placed.

Intraocular Surgery

Extraocular eyelid surgery performed on a dog

Cataract Video

Cataract FAQs

Cataract

OTHER

Intraocular Surgery

Iridectomy
Removal or a portion of the iris to eliminate an iris tumor

Anterior Lens Luxation
Removal of a lens that has shifted forward. The condition often causes discomfort and glaucoma. A lens that has shifted forward may be vision-threatening and can necessitate emergency surgery.

Retinopexy
Laser and/or cryotherapy may be used to seal, or wall off, a small area of retinal detachment. Large detachments or tears require vitreoretinal surgery which is performed by a vitreoretinal surgeon.

Intraocular prosthetic surgery
An alternative to eye removal as long as the cornea (front surface of the eye) is not ulcerated or dry. The contents of the eye are removed and a prosthesis is placed within the existing eye. The eye is fairly cosmetic and often maintenance free.