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Ophthalmology

At Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care, our residency trained veterinary ophthalmologist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of conditions involving the eyes, such as glaucoma, uveitis, cataracts, corneal trauma, and more for dogs and cats.

What Is A Veterinary Ophthalmologist?

Firstly, a veterinary ophthalmologist specializes in the treatment of animal eye diseases. To become a veterinary ophthalmologist, one must first graduate from a four-year veterinary school. Next, complete a one-year internship in medicine and surgery, then complete a three-year or longer residency training program in veterinary ophthalmology, and finally pass the ABVO certifying examination. To learn more about the ACVO (American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists), visit the ACVO website.

Eye Diseases We Treat

Some common diseases our ophthalmology team treats are:

Corneal ulcers and lacerations
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (dry eye)
Conjunctivitis
Entropion
Infectious diseases
Uveitis
Retinal Detachments
Ocular Trauma and foreign bodies
Prolapse gland of the third eyelid (“cherry eye”)
Intraocular and eyelid masses
Congenital and Hereditary Abnormalities

Diagnostics Testing And Surgeries Include (But Are Not Limited To):

Schirmer tear testing
Fluorescein corneal staining
Tonometry (intraocular pressure)
Biomicroscopy
Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
High-Frequency Ocular Ultrasound
ERG – Electroretinograms (retina function testing)
Glaucoma Surgeries (valve placement and diode laser cyclophotocoagulation)
Gonioscopy
Phacoemulsification cataract surgery with Intraocular Lens Replacement
Diode Laser Retinopexy
Corneal and Intraocular Microsurgery
Corneal Transplants and conjunctival graft
Diode laser ablation
Parotid Duct Transplantation
Enucleation
Mass removals
Cryotherapy
Eyelid reconstructive surgeries (entropion, ectropion, eyelid masses)

How Do I Know If My Pet Is Having An Eye Or Vision Problem?

Some typical signs of eye problems include (but are not limited to):

Squinting or holding eye shut
Rubbing at the eye
Tearing or yellow discharge
Redness or swelling
Change in color to the eye, especially cloudiness
Running into objects
Difficulty finding toys or food bowl
Nervousness or hesitancy in the dark
Difficulty jumping or walking up or downstairs

Schedule an Appointment

Our ophthalmology team is ready to help diagnose, treat, and manage to improve your pet’s quality of life.

Meet Our Ophthalmology Doctors

Callie Rogers

DVM, Practice Limited to Ophthalmology

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