Gavin Kennard, DVM, DACVO

In this text, I will touch on a few select ocular emergencies that are deemed dire if vision or the globe is to be saved.

Glaucoma is a syndrome in which progressive elevation in intraocular pressure (IOP) of the eye results in damage to the optic disk and retina, causing blindness.

Lens diseases can affect vision and if not treated properly can be devastating to the eye, often leading to blindness.