Diagnostic
Tests & treatments
Tonometry
An instrument used to check the intraocular pressure, as with glaucoma
Gonioscopy
A means of evaluating the drainage angle for dogs and cats prone to, or with, glaucoma
Fluorescein Stain
Used to check for blemishes or breaks within the corneal surface, as with corneal ulcers
Electroretinogram
Computer generated test using electrodes to measure retinal function
Diode Laser Treatment
Used to treat glaucoma, melanotic intraocular tumors and some retinal conditions
Ocular Utlrasonography
Ultrasound imaging of the eye and surrounding structures
Cryotherapy
Freezing therapy for various eye conditions
Schirmer Tear Test
A means of checking tear function
Radiofrequency Elecrtocautery
Heat treatment for various eye conditions
Streak Retinoscopy
Specialized instrument to refract a patient to determine if he or she is nearsighted, farsighted or 20/20.
Cytology and Scrapings
Microscopic examination of aspirated or surface cells.​
Biopsy
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Removal of part or all of a mass for detailed analysis by a pathologist.
Serology
Screening preoperative bloodwork or bloodwork to identify specific infectious agents.
