We know better than anyone that prompt attention to and therapy
for any ocular condition is vital to preserving vision and ensuring a good quality of life for your pet.
Not exact matches
«Our smart contact lens provides a platform
for wireless, continuous, and noninvasive monitoring of physiological
conditions, as well as the detection of biomarkers associated with
ocular and other diseases,» says Professor Park.
«The study results are a wake - up call
for both ophthalmologists and those in the Latino community to avoid a quality of life decline due to
ocular conditions, especially in earlier stages of eye diseases such as AMD,» said Rohit Varma, MD, MPH, interim dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC and director of the USC Roski Eye Institute.
In particular, widespread
ocular diseases such as age - related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP), as well as a genetic
condition called Stargardt's macular dystrophy (STGD) that afflicts young people, are all potential disease targets
for therapeutic approaches.
Treatments include cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation, glaucoma implants and laser procedures, correction of abnormalities in eyelid conformation, and medical treatments
for a variety of
ocular conditions.
After testing, your veterinarian will be able to determine if the
condition needs aggressive immediate attention;
for instance high or low
ocular pressures (
for glaucoma or uveitis).
If your family veterinarian feels the current
ocular condition can not wait
for the next available appointment, the PVSEC Ophthalmology department will see your pet on a work - in emergency basis (including an additional emergency fee).
The
ocular conditions discussed in this section are all disease entities that may be referred by veterinarian general practitioners to board - certified veterinary ophthalmologists
for diagnosis and treatment.