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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) 

Complete ophthalmic examination of a dog at Animal Eye Care Center
Intraocular cataract surgery on a pet's eye
Intraocular Surgery (Cataract 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. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Extraocular eyelid surgery performed on a dog
Intraocular cataract surgery on a pet's eye

Intraocular Surgery (Other)​

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  • 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.

Extraocular Surgery
(on or around the eye and commonly performed at the AECC)
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Third Eyelid

  • Cherry Eye Repair (reposition gland of 3rd eyelid)

  • Third Eyelid Flap

  • Third Eyelid Repair

  • Third Eyelid Removal

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Eyelid

  • Tumor Removal

  • Eyelid Reconstruction

  • Eyelid Agenesis Repair

  • Entropion (rolling inward) Repair

  • Ectropion (rolling outward) Repair

  • Ptosis (droopy upper eyelid) Repair

  • Ectopic Cilia (extra lash under the eyelid) Removal

  • Distichia (extra lashes on eyelid edge) Removal

  • Permanent Medial Tarsorrhaphy (close eyelids towards nose) Surgery

  • Temporary Tarsorrhaphy Placement

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Conjunctiva

  • Tumor Removal

  • Adhesion Removal

  • Biopsy

  • Flaps and Grafts

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Cornea

  • Foreign Body Removal

  • Laceration Repair

  • Deep Corneal Ulcer Repair

  • Descemetocele (very deep) Repair

  • Corneal Perforation (rupture) Repair

  • Dermoid Removal

  • Keratectomy (tumor and sequestrum removal)

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Nasolacrimal

  • Duct System Enlargement

  • Dust System Repair

  • Parotid Duct Transposition

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Orbital

  • Enucleation (eye removal)

  • Exenteration (eye and orbital contents removal)

  • Orbitotomy (orbital tumor removal)

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OFA Eye Exam
OFA Eye Certification Registry is a screening eye examination to evaluate purebred dogs for inherited eye conditions.
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ACVO National Service Eye Exam
During the Month of May, AECC participates in a drive to provide free ocular screening eye exams to qualified Service & Working Animals.
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