Because dogs and cats rely on their keen senses to explore and enjoy their world, we want to be sure our pets have optimal functioning of these senses. There are a number of diseases that can affect the animal's eyes, including one of the most common -- cataracts. And because many of our pets are curious creatures, they may poke their heads where they shouldn't, which sometimes results in an eye injury. In cases of disease, trauma or other conditions of the eye, your veterinarian may determine that the best course of action is to have the pet seen by a veterinary ophthalmologist. With expert training focused soley on the eye, an ophthalmologist is in the best position to help restore or improve vision.

• Slit lamp biomicroscopy
• Ophthalmoscopy (indirect, direct)
• Applanation tonometry and gonioscopy
• Ocular ultrasound
• Electroretinography
• Radiology,CT scans and MRI for orbital disease

• Phacoemulsification with artificial lens implantation for cataracts
• Paracentesis, medical therapy and 24 hr tonometry monitoring
• Diode laser cycloablation for glaucoma
• Evisceration for endstage glaucoma
• Cryosurgery for distichia, glaucoma, lid tumors
• Conjunctival grafts for deep corneal ulcers
• Blepharoplasties for eyelid disorders
• Nictitans gland (cherry eye) reposition
• Debridement and grid keratotomy for chronic ulcers

		Stacy Andrew, DVM Diplomate ACVO (Ophthalmology) Dr. Andrew received her DVM degree from the University of Tennessee, completed an internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, and a residency in comparative ophthalmology at the University of Florida. She served as a faculty member at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine from 1998 until 2002, when she joined the GVS staff.