- Mar 1, 2020
My Cat's Eye Is Cloudy and Inflamed! What is Feline Uveitis?
What Is Uveitis? Uveitis is a form of ocular inflammation which affects the uvea or pigmented layers of the inside of the eye. The uveal...
- Feb 9, 2020
Why Is My Dog's Eye Filled With Blood?
What Is Hyphema? While the eye can appear red due to inflammation of the conjunctiva and tissues surrounding the eye, bleeding can occur...
- Jan 19, 2020
One of the Most Common Causes of "Spooking" In Horses
What are Corpora Nigra? Corpora nigra (also known as granula iridica) are pigmented, irregular, and roughed extensions of the posterior...
- Jan 12, 2020
So You Want To Be A Veterinary Ophthalmologist?!?!
So, you want to be a veterinary ophthalmologist? Of course you do, it’s the best job on the planet earth! Who wouldn’t want to be a...
- Jan 1, 2020
Tick Borne Disease and the Value of Routine Recheck Examinations
Case: Josie, a 10-year-old female small breed dog, first presented to The Animal Eye institute 6 years ago for evaluation of a cataract...
- Dec 1, 2019
What Is That Black Spot On My Cat's Cornea?
What is a corneal sequestrum? A corneal sequestrum is an unusual disease unique to our feline patients. It appears as a tan to dark...
- Nov 24, 2019
What Is Canine Blepharitis?
While ophthalmologists are known to take care of your dog or cat’s eye health, they would all agree that the eyelids are also extremely...
- Oct 29, 2019
What is Nuclear Sclerosis and How Does It Affect My dog?
What is the lens? The lens is the structure in the eye that focuses light onto the retina, which senses and converts light into...
- Sep 18, 2018
What is Feline Herpes Virus and How Is It Managed?
What is Feline Herpes Virus? Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) is a major cause for conjunctival and corneal disease in cats and is one of the...
- Jul 23, 2018
What is Entropion in Dogs and Cats?
What is entropion? Entropion, or inward rolling of the eyelids, is a common abnormality of the eyelids in many species, especially...
