Companion Animal Ophthalmology

The Ophthalmology Service diagnosis and treats eye diseases in animals.

We offer a large spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic options, including retinal testing by electroretinography (ERG) and cataract surgery by phacoemulsification.

Common Eye Conditions & Procedures

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
Penn Vet's Companion Animal 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

William Beltran, DVM, PhD, ECVO
Professor of Ophthalmology

Valerie L. Dufour, DVM, MSc
Assistant Professor of Translational Ophthalmology

Elaine Holt, DVM, MRCVS, DACVO, DECVO
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Service Head of Ophthalmology

Mary E. Lassaline, DVM, PhD, DACVO
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology

Keiko Miyadera, DVM, PhD, DACVO
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

Brady Beale, VMD, DACVO
Chief Medical Officer, Hospital Director
Clinical Instructor, Ophthalmology

Companion Animal Ophthalmology

Ryan Hospital

Common Eye Conditions & Procedures

Our Care Team

Getting Prepared for Your Visit