What we do

    The Ophthalmology Service focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases in dogs, cats and other companion animals. Our team comprises board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists, residents, interns, and patient care staff who provide high quality, compassionate care for your pet. Patients with retinal disease are offered comprehensive evaluation and management through our Retinal Health Clinic.

    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 and Intern

    Tiffany Chen

    Tiffany Chen, DVM

    Younjin Han

    Younjin Han, DVM

    Ronald Rinaldi

    Ronald Rinaldi, VMD

    Staff

    Lee Kiszonas, CVT
    Nursing Assistant

    Holly Kleva, CVT
    Veterinary Technician

    Gaining Insight Into

    Progressive Retinal Atrophy

    Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a group of inherited (genetic) diseases that cause dogs to gradually lose vision in both eyes. It is usually caused by a genetic mutation in the dog’s DNA.

    Ryan Veterinary Hospital

    Emergencies:
    (215) 746-8911

    By Appointment:
    (215) 746-8387