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

27-09-19 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

Cherry Eye in Dogs – Prolapse of the Third Eyelid Gland

17-07-17 by CriticalCareDVM

I find eyes fascinating. They’re beautiful. They have so many unique structures. One of these structures is the nictitating membrane or third eyelid. Occasionally in dogs and cats, the gland associated with this membrane prolapses or slips out of place – a condition commonly known as cherry eye. This week I share some information about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: bilateral, cartilage, cherry eye, discharge, Fluorescein, gland, medial canthus, mucopurulent, nictitating membrane, ocular, ophthalmic, pocketing, prolapse, Schirmer tear test, tacking, third eyelid, tonometry, unilateral

Entropion in Dogs & Cat– An Irritating Eyelid Problem

04-07-16 by CriticalCareDVM

The eyes are undeniably intricate structures. They have so many components with truly vital functions. The eyelids help protect the gorgeous orbs. But what happens when the eyelids actually damage the eyes? Entropion is an eyelid condition that can do just that! This week I share detailed information about this irritating problem. I hope you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: blepharospasm, conjunctivitis, entropion, epiphora, eyelid, Fluorescein, inferior palpebra, inward, margin, Schirmer tear test, superior palpebra, tonometry, ulcer

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) – Dry Eye in Dogs

13-06-16 by CriticalCareDVM

The eyes of dogs are beautiful orbs with intricate parts functioning together to enable each of us to see the incredible world surrounding us. Their eyes, like ours, require constant lubrication. Without it, the conjunctiva (thin membrane of tissue covering the sclera / the “white” of the eye”) and cornea (clear part of the eye) … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: blepharospasm, cyclosporine, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, lacrimal, mucus, nasal puncta, nasolacrimal duct, parotid duct transposition, pre-corneal tear film, Schirmer tear test, tacrolimus, third eyelid, ulcer

Red Eyes in Dogs & Cats – Never Ignore Them!

11-04-16 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

Red Eye – A Common Problem With Huge Implications

06-04-15 by CriticalCareDVM

Each of us knows that wonderful feeling of looking into the eyes of our fur babies, sensing the non-verbal love we cherish from them. But what do you do when your pet’s eyes appear red? I’m not talking about metaphorical red but rather true physical red that indicates a medical problem is present or brewing. … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: blepharitis, conjunctivitis, Fluorescein, glaucoma, keratitis, ophthalmoscope, red eye, Schirmer tear test, tonometry

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