Clinical Ophthalmology

 

We are a full service veterinary ophthalmology practice with an in-house surgical suite, diagnostic laboratory, and pharmacy. Our surgical suite is equipped with state of the art anesthesia monitoring and ventilation equipment, a full compliment of microsurgical operating instruments and current cataract phacoemulsification and laser units.

 

  • A complete eye exam starts with a neuro-ophthalmic assessment of the patient, slit lamp biomicroscopy, and indirect ophthalmoscopy.

 

  • Additional diagnostics can include

    • tear testing

    • staining of the cornea

    • tonometry

    • cytology/biopsy

    • ocular ultrasonography

    • electroretinography

    • evaluation of systemic blood pressure

    • blood tests

 

  • We offer the following procedures & surgical service

    • microsurgery of the cornea & lens

      • keratectomy & corneal grafting

      • phacoemulsification for cataract & removal of the lens due to  luxation

    • burr & MSPK procedure for non-healing corneal ulcers (indolent ulcer)

    • surgical replacement of tear gland prolapse ("cherry eye")

    • cryotherapy (for removal of abnormal eye lashes (distichia and ectopic cilia) & tumors

    • CO2 laser for the removal of eyelid tumors without the need for general anesthesia

    • correction of eyelid abnormalities (entropion, ectropion & eyelid tumors)

    • glaucoma filtration valves, laser and ciliary body ablation

    • eye removal if necessary with implantation of either intraocular or intraorbital prosthesis for improved cosmetic outcome

 

 

Eye Certification Registry (ECR)

 

The new ECR is a joint effort between the OFA and the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO). At the request of an owner, breeder, or veterinarian, we are available to perform this screening eye examination. In addition Dr. McCallum is available to breed organizations for ECR clinics.

 

Pharmaceutical or Basic Science Research

 

 Dr. McCallum is available for consultation for preclinical drug development. Regulatory requirements dictate drug companies adhere to good laboratory practices (GLP) and/or International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines for conducting preclinical drug development. Veterinary ophthalmologists are in a unique position to provide oversight, guidance and evaluation for such studies.