A Big Leap for Curing Animals’ Injured Eyes
Monday, September 23rd, 2019
A technique borrowed from human medicine allows veterinarians to save damaged corneas in pets and horses
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Equine Clinical Case Challenge – Compulsive Head-Shaking
Friday, October 27th, 2017
History An 8-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was presented for evaluation of compulsive head-shaking and spooking when asked to move to his right. The referring veterinarian had attempted treatment with cyproheptadine and melatonin with no improvement in… Read More
At Your Service: Ophthalmology
Wednesday, September 10th, 2014
Sometimes it’s a miniscule piece of foreign material or the abnormal growth of eyelashes that can be or become problematic for an animal. Other times it’s something more serious. You don’t want to gamble with your pet’s eyesight and should always seek the advice of a professional for what may be perceived to be a minor eye injury.
Now Seeing Eye to Eye
Wednesday, September 10th, 2014
Background Wandering aimlessly through the streets in a rural area north of Columbia, SC, Yogi was found very underweight and worn, with no tags. The tip of his ears were all chewed up and on… Read More
Site Lines
Friday, August 1st, 2014
When your pet is squinting, teary or red-eyed, it’s time to see a vet
Specialty Spotlight: Ophthalmology Service
Friday, January 24th, 2014
From routine eye exams to corneal grafting, laceration repair and cataract removal, the Ophthalmology specialists at Tufts Foster Hospital for Small Animals are available around the clock to see patients. Led by board-certified veterinarians, the… Read More
