Ophthalmology

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.

Test can help veterinarians monitor at-risk patients, assist owners with breeding decisions.

Do you hesitate to prescribe antivirals? Or fail to check both eyes? Make sure you arent overlooking these common eye care oversights.

Conjunctivitis has a number of causes but generally presents with the same set of clinical signs. Veterinary ophthalmologist Amy Hunkeler helps you get to the root of the madness and soothe your patients' irritation.

Spell out some major causes of ocular discharge for veterinary clients with a little guidance on whether it's an emergency or something for the next wellness visit.

Be your veterinary patients cheerleader to help your clients stay the course of treatment.

Each Veterinary Medicine Essentials package covers diagnostic steps, treatment plan guidance and the latest updates, plus resources to share with your entire veterinary team and your clients.

Eyeing a new veterinary tonometer? Here's a quick buying guide before you spend.

Emerging modality shows promise in this difficult-to-treat veterinary ophthalmic condition.

Under the right circumstances, you can skip general anesthesia and remove a neoplastic, traumatized or severely infected eye right in the field.

Free screenings for service animals help keep an eye on the eyesight of these hardworking animals.

The pioneering technique from UC Davis keeps ducts permanently unobstructed.

Equine specialty team treats corneal laceration in time for winning spree.

Watch this video. Your feline patients will thank you.