Veterinary Ophthalmologist Services in Virginia, North Carolina & South Carolina
At Animal Eye Care, our Virginia, North Carolina & South Carolina animal eye specialists offer a full range of ophthalmologic services for all types of pets, including dogs, cats, small animals, exotic pets, and horses. We are proud to offer both preventative eye care and medical and surgical treatment for a variety of eye conditions, such as glaucoma, cataracts, corneal ulcers, and more.
Learn more about our services here or contact the location nearest you today to request a consultation or appointment with one of our board certified veterinary ophthalmologists.
Ophthalmic Examinations
We offer thorough and comprehensive eye exams for pets in Virginia and The Carolinas. In most cases, these exams involve slit-lamp bio-microscopy and indirect ophthalmoscopy, as well as a neuro-ophthalmic examinations and vision assessments.
At Animal Eye Care we evaluate your pet's eyes with the most up-to-date ophthalmology equipment, including:
Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy
Electroretinography
Ocular ultrasound
Slit-lamp bio-microscopy
Some pets may also need:
Applanation tonometry, ultrasonography
Digital photo-documentation of the anterior segment and fundus
Our thorough animal eye examinations allow us to accurately detect and diagnose various conditions which, in turn, allows us to provide better treatment.
Medical & Surgical Treatments & Therapies
Animal Eye Care offers the latest in medical therapy to treat a wide range of ocular conditions, some of which include:
We also provide a range of surgical therapies. Our board certified veterinary ophthalmologists utilize the most cutting-edge surgical equipment, coupled with years of experience, to provide your pet with the highest level of surgical care for a wide range of vision compromising conditions.
Routine procedures include:
Autologous and xenographic grafting for severe corneal ulcers
Cryotherapy for aberrant eyelid hairs and minor eyelid tumors
Eyelid reconstruction/repair for trauma, breed-related abnormalities, and expansive eyelid tumors
Laser cyclodestructive procedures and filtration implants for glaucoma
OFA certification exams
Service animal exams
Surgery for advanced retinal detachment
Some of other procedures and therapies include:
Advanced therapies for:
Allergic conjunctivitis
Immune keratitis
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) including parotid duct transpositions
Blepharoplastic procedures:
Canthoplasties for brachycephalic breeds, including Pugs, Shih Tzus, and Pekingeses
Correction of entropion and ectropion
Cryoepilation for abnormal eyelashes, including distichia, ectopic cilia, and trichiasis
Reconstruction, including rotating flaps and resections for removal of eyelid masses
Orbital procedures:
Enucleation and exenteration as needed for pain and blindness
Evisceration with intra-scleral prostheses
Orbitotomies for tumor and cyst removal
Does Your Pet Need Ophthalmologic Services? Call Us Today!
The Animal Eye Care team is happy to answer your questions and address any concerns you may have regarding your pet’s ophthalmologic service in Virginia, North Carolina & South Carolina. With over 25 years spent serving our community, we are committed to providing you and your pet with the very best care at an affordable price.