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Hyphema in Dogs & Cats – When There’s Blood in the Eyes

2019-09-27 by CriticalCareDVM

I’ve said it before. I love eyes…albeit not enough to want to be an ophthalmologist, but at least enough to respect their function and beauty. Unfortunately, sometimes our pets develop serious eye conditions. This week’s post is dedicated to a specific intraocular (inside the eye) condition called hyphema. I hope this information is interesting to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anterior chamber, coagulopathy, feline infectious peritonitis, FIP, flourescein, hemorrhage, hypertension, hyphema, leptospirosis, ocular, Schirmer tear test, thrombocytopenia, trauma, uveitis

Uveitis in Dogs & Cats – A Common Eye Problem

2019-01-08 by CriticalCareDVM
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This week’s post was written in response to a request for more information from a dedicated follower. Uveitis or inflammation of the uveal tract of the eye is frequently diagnosed in both dogs and cats. Thus, it’s important for pet parents to have a working knowledge of this problem. So, I hope you find the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anterior chamber, biomicroscopy, choroid, eye, immune-mediated, infectious, IRIS, ophthalmology, pupil, retina, Slit lamp, uvea, uveitis

Herpesvirus Infection – An Upper Respiratory Tract Disease in Cats

2018-06-18 by CriticalCareDVM

It’s vaccine season. In a previous post, I reviewed the most recent recommendations for feline immunizations. Cat parents are getting emails and postcards from their primary care veterinarians reminding to schedule preventative healthcare visits. One of the most common vaccines is abbreviated FVRCP, an acronym for feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici virus, and panleukopenia (aka distemper). … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anterior chamber, corneal ulcers, coughing, famciclovir, FHV-1, herpesvirus, idoxuridine, L-lysine, lethargy, nasal discharge, ocular discharge, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sneezing, symblepharon, uveitis

Red Eyes in Dogs & Cats – Never Ignore Them!

2016-04-11 by CriticalCareDVM

Eyes are beautiful! The many potential colors of the iris simply make them truly stunning to admire. However, there is one color no one wants to see associated with the eyes – red! In this week’s post, I share some information about red eyes in dogs and cats. Happy ready! Red Eyes – What causes … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anterior chamber, applanation, blepharospasm, conjunctiva, cornea, discharge, Fluorescein, fundus, glaucoma, IOP, IRIS, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, lens luxation, pupil, rebound, Rose bengal, Schirmer tear test, sclera, Slit lamp, tonometry

Glaucoma in Dogs & Cats – A Painful Eye Problem

2016-03-14 by CriticalCareDVM

An old English proverb states “the eyes are the window of the soul.” I’m quite certain there isn’t anything more soulful than the eyes of a beloved dog or cat. Yet sometimes those beautiful orbs of sight are injured or become diseased. A common eye disorder is glaucoma, and this week I share some information about this … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: angle-closure, anterior chamber, aqueous humor, cyclocryoablation, cyclophotocoagulation, electroretinography, enucleation, evisceration, glaucoma, gonioimplantation, gonioscopy, intraocular pressure, iridocorneal angle, open-angle, posterior chamber, primary, pupil, secondary

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