• A board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University can treat any eye with any eye problem. These include dogs, cats, horses, companion small mammals, companions reptiles, companions birds, companion amphibians, sheep, pigs, cows, other livestock, and other companion animals (on a case-by-case basis).
  • PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept venomous reptiles, crocodilians, or Old-World primates. We also do not accept native wildlife species, including feral wildlife that pose a rabies risk.
• When eye conditions are found and treated early, this can lessen pain and save vision.
• The ophthalmology team will communicate directly with you AND your primary care veterinarian(s) to make sure that your animal receives the best care possible.

• We want your appointment with our veterinary ophthalmology team to be a great experience from the moment you enter our clinic!
• Prior to your appointment, you will receive a brief Patient Visit Questionnaire.
• When you arrive, you will be welcomed by one of our CSRs (Client Service Representatives) who will ask you to complete any necessary intake forms.
• Please bring ALL medications that your pet is currently being given to your first appointment (including eye, oral, and topical medications, as well as vitamin supplements), even if they are not related to your pet’s eye problem.
• Please have any primary care veterinarians AND veterinary specialists that have EVER examined your pet fax or email your pet’s medical records, labwork, and surgical records with biopsy results to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Rowan University PRIOR to your visit.
• If your pet is covered by pet insurance, you may bring a claim form with you to your appointment.
• You may spend an hour at your first appointment with us. Please feel free to bring a book or technology to use.

• Eye examinations with a board-certified ophthalmologist use specialized equipment that is not available at a primary care veterinarian’s office. These provide a thorough and microscopic examination of your pet’s eye to diagnose conditions rapidly and accurately, or confirm a previous diagnosis.
• Our examination equipment is digital, and connected to teaching screens in the Ophthalmology Suite within the protected area of the hospital. This means that some of your pet’s exam will be performed away from you.
• Your pet will have baseline diagnostic testing performed at each examination, including a Schirmer tear test, fluorescein stain, intraocular pressure test, and tear film breakup test. Your pet’s pupils may also be dilated. All tests are performed at the discretion of the ophthalmologist.
  • We may repeat some diagnostic testing that was already performed by your primary care veterinarian because it can change over time, with the use of medication, or be interpreted differently with the use of specialized equipment.
• Our ophthalmologist will use slit lamp biomicroscopy to examine the structures in the front of the eye, and indirect ophthalmoscopy to examine the structures in the back of the eye.
• Photographs of the eye are stored in the medical record as part of the exam in order to monitor response to treatment over time (and to compare with photos you may send us from home).
• The result of every diagnostic examination will be shared with you and your primary care veterinarian, and your pet will never undergo a diagnostic examination that is not necessary for making a diagnosis. Diagnostics that are performed are not painful to your pet. Our ophthalmologists are certified fear-free practitioners, and if needed, medications will be prescribed prior to examination for your pet’s comfort and well-being.

• Once your pet has been examined, your ophthalmologist will discuss all treatment options with you. Some may require medications, and some may require surgery. We will work together to determine what plan is best for your pet and your family.
• Estimates of cost will always be provided for surgical treatments.

• Once your visit is completed, you will be provided with a copy of your pet’s medical records, describing their diagnosis, medication instructions, treatment options, and next recommended recheck examination. These can be printed, emailed to you, or both.
• Our ophthalmologists will send the same copy of your pet’s medical records to your primary care veterinarian’s office, and will also contact your veterinarian personally. It is our mission to make sure that your pet receives the most comprehensive care possible.

Orbital

• Retrobulbar Abscess, Cellulitis, Tumor, Foreign Body, Cyst
• Nasolacrimal Duct Inflammation, Infection, Stricture, Foreign Body, Cyst

Eyelid and Periocular

• Eyelid Tumors, Cysts
• Blepharitis
• Entropion
• Ectropion
• Distichiasis/Trichiasis
• Ectopic Cilia
• Eyelid Agenesis
• Prolapsed Gland of the Nictitating Membrane (“Cherry Eye”)
• Scrolled Third Eyelid Cartilage
• Dry Eye (KCS) and Evaporative Dry Eye Disease (EDED)

Cornea and Sclera

• Corneal Ulceration
• Corneal Infection
• Corneal Inflammation, Scarring, Pigmentation
• Pannus and Chronic Superficial Keratitis
• Dermoid
• Corneal Perforation, Descemetocele
• Episcleritis, Episclerokeratitis, Scleritis
• Epibulbar Melanoma

Intraocular Disease

• Cataracts
• Lens Luxation or Subluxation
• Iris Freckle, Nevus, Tumor, Melanosis, Melanoma
• Uveitis
• Pigmentary Uveitis, Golden Retriever Uveitis
• Glaucoma

Retina

• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
• Retinal Degeneration
• Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDS)
• Retinal Detachment

• Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy (Kowa SL-19 plus)
• Indirect Ophthalmoscopy (Keeler Video Vantage Plus)
• Tonometry (TonoPen Avia VET and iCare TonoVet PRO)
• Nasolacrimal Duct Irrigation
• Chemical Cyst Ablation*
• Cidofovir Ciliary Body Ablation*
• Enucleation (with or without orbital conformer)
• Intrascleral Prosthesis Placement (ISP)
• Eyelid Mass Debulking with adjunctive Electrocautery and Cryotherapy*
• Periocular Mass Excision with adjunctive Electrocautery*
• An-AlayVet SG 24 Eyelid Filler for Entropion*
• VITOM 3-D surgical microscopy
• Zeiss Visu surgical microscopy
• Keeler Cryomatic cryotherapy
• Keratectomy*
• Conjunctival Graft
• Corneoconjunctival Transposition
• Corneal Graft
• Iris Mass Excision/Biopsy
• Diode Laser Therapy for Iris Pigmentation
• FOX Laser Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation Therapy for Glaucoma
• BVI LEOS Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation Therapy for Glaucoma
• Gonioimplantation for Glaucoma
• Subconjunctival Implants for Glaucoma*
• Subconjunctival Implants for Pannus and Dry Eye*
• Same Day Cataract Surgery with Artificial Lens Implantation
• Barrier Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment
• Specialized Ophthalmic Tissue Biopsy

*commonly offered using oral sedation and/or injectable sedation with topical analgesia (numbing) – no general anesthesia

• A New Treatment for Dry Eye in conjunction with Merck Animal Health*

*Must meet eligibility criteria for enrollment; eligible for covered costs of care.