Ophthalmology
What we do
The Ophthalmology Service focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases in your pet. Our team of experienced clinicians provide a comprehensive range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options. These include cutting-edge retinal testing through electroretinography (ERG) and precise cataract surgery utilizing phacoemulsification techniques.
Our Services
Conditions and Procedures
Our Ophthalmology Service treats a wide range of eye conditions in dogs, cats, and other companion animals. Common issues we address include cataracts, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, glaucoma, and retinal diseases.
Our Services
Conditions and Procedures
Our Ophthalmology Service treats a wide range of eye conditions in dogs, cats, and other companion animals. Common issues we address include cataracts, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, glaucoma, and retinal diseases.
Common Conditions
Dogs, cats, and other companion animals can suffer from a variety of ophthalmic conditions. Here is a list of some common problems we treat:
- Cataracts
- Conjunctivitis
- Corneal Ulcer
- Distichia
- Entropion
- Eyelid Tumors
- Feline Herpesvirus
- Glaucoma
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS or Dry Eye)
- Prolapsed Gland of the Third Eyelid (Cherry Eye)
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Disease (including Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) or Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARD)
- Sudden Loss of Vision
- Uveitis (inflammation of the eye)
Ophthalmic Procedures
The Ophthalmology team routinely addresses conditions using the following procedures:
- Advanced Ocular Imaging (Including ultrasound, photography, and CT/MRI)
- Cataract Surgery
- Corneal Surgery
- Electro-Diagnostic Procedures
- Enucleation
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Examinations for Breeding Dogs (OFA Eye Certification Registry, CERF)
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Gonioscopy
- Laser Eye Surgery (Diode Laser)
- Retinoscopy/Skiascopy
Our Care Team
Veterinarians
Residents, Interns, and Staff
Tiffany Chen, DVM
Resident, Ophthalmology
Rhiannon Ross, VMD
Resident, Ophthalmology
Holly Kleva, CVT
Jennifer Kwok, BVetMed
Intern
Lee Kiszonas, CVT
Nursing Assistant
Ryan Veterinary Hospital
Emergencies:
(215) 746-8911
By Appointment:
(215) 746-8387