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A qualified
veterinary ophthalmologist can surgically remove cataracts, which can result in a significantly improved field of
vision.
A
veterinary ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases that affect the health of your pet's eye, its surrounding tissues and structures, and your pet's
vision.
Veterinary ophthalmologists specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders, eye diseases,
vision, prevention of blindness, restoration of
vision and care of blind animals.
Ophthalmologists at North Carolina State University's College of
Veterinary Medicine are researching new therapies to improve
vision in animals large and small.
While early stages of PRA may be more difficult to diagnose, most dogs with PRA that are presented for
vision loss already have advanced disease and the diagnosis can be made easily at an exam by an experienced
veterinary ophthalmologist using indirect ophthalmoscopy.
Cataracts can be removed surgically by a
veterinary ophthalmologist, who would replace the lens with a plastic or acrylic prosthetic lens to allow for more focused
vision.
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If the dog shows signs of
vision loss in the daytime but not in the dark it should be checked by a
veterinary ophthalmologist.
In order to make sure these talented canine individuals retain their eyesight and do not suffer from
vision problems, the American College of
Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) has partnered with Merial Pharmaceuticals to offer free eye examinations for all certified service dogs during the month of May.
«Right now he has what we call mature cataracts or complete cataracts which completely obstruct useful
vision,» said
Veterinary Ophthalmologist Dr. Eric Ledbetter.
A
veterinary ophthalmologist might remove the cataract, possibly improving the dog's
vision.
However, it is also true (in Dr. McCalla's view) that restoring a blind dog's
vision with cataract surgery is one of the most satisfying parts of being a
veterinary ophthalmologist, and surgery can give a dog a wonderful new lease on life.
All animals with any form of cataracts should be evaluated by a veterinarian or
veterinary ophthalmologist to help preserve
vision and health.
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When your pet's
vision is at stake,
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If your dog loses her
vision to the point where she bumps into furniture or can't find objects you place on the ground, have her eyes examined by a
veterinary ophthalmologist.
This involved first having each of our dogs examined by a Board Certified
Veterinary Ophthalmologist to make sure our Schnauzers had normal eyes and
vision.
But if you want to make every effort to preserve your pet's
vision as long as possible, have your regular veterinarian refer you to a board - certified
veterinary ophthalmologist as soon as glaucoma is suspected.
PRA reduces
vision in most affected dogs and can not be cured, but in the opinion of many
veterinary ophthalmologists, including Dr. McCalla, PRA is no longer a hopeless disease that always leads to complete blindness.