Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology service at NorthStar VETS® offers comprehensive diagnostic resources along with medical and surgical treatments for ocular (eye) diseases. We see a wide variety of patients including dogs, cats, pocket pets, birds, and horses.
The Ophthalmology Services We Provide
Our extensive diagnostic and treatment resources to ensure your pet’s eye health include:
- Thorough animal eye exams
- Sophisticated testing to evaluate, diagnose, and plan treatment for animal eye diseases
- A full range of medical therapies for ocular issues
- Animal eye surgery for a range of conditions
- Certified eye screening exams for breeding and service dogs to ensure that they are free from hereditary eye problems
Because eye diseases can be linked with systemic health problems, we are equipped to perform more extensive physical exams and testing on patients to confirm a diagnosis, when necessary.
The Eye Conditions We See
While there are scores of conditions and diseases that can affect the eyes of companion animals, these are among the most common that we see at NorthStar VETS:
- Cataracts
- Cherry eye (prolapse of the third eyelid gland)
- Conjunctivitis (inflammation affecting the mucus membrane that covers the eye)
- Corneal ulcers and infections
- Dry eye
- Entropion (eyelids that roll inward)
- Eyelid growths/masses (benign and cancerous)
- Feline herpesvirus (FHV-1)
- Glaucoma
- Retinal detachment
- SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome)
- Traumatic injury to the eye, eyelids, or obit
- Uveitis (inflammation inside the eye)
To Refer a Patient or Schedule a Consultation With Our Ophthalmology Department:
Pet Parents
Call 609-259-8300 or contact eyes@northstarvets.com to schedule your appointment and complete pre-consultation paperwork.
Referring Veterinarians
To make a referral or consultation, please call NorthStar VETS at 609-259-8300 or contact eyes@northstarvets.com.
