Veterinarians

Veterinary Ophthalmology at CVETS

CVETS proudly partners with Animal Eye Clinic for all of your pet's ophthalmology needs.

Call Now

Partners in Care with Animal Eye Clinic.

The board-certified ophthalmologists at Animal Eye Clinic have completed rigorous board certification in animal ophthalmology to provide the most advanced eye care for your pet.

Learn More

Expert Veterinary Ophthalmology Solutions.

The Animal Eye Clinic in Columbia performs the following ophthalmology services to the Midlands.

Slit lamp biomicroscopy in pet ophthalmology is a specialized eye exam that allows veterinarians to closely inspect a pet’s eyes. Think of it like using a powerful magnifying glass and a bright light to see the details of the eye.

During the procedure, the vet uses a slit lamp—a device that shines a thin beam of light onto the eye while providing a magnified view. This helps them look for any problems, like scratches on the cornea, cataracts, or signs of infection.

It’s a safe and non-invasive way to get a detailed look at the eyes and can help identify issues that need treatment, ensuring your pet’s vision remains healthy.

Indirect ophthalmoscopy is an eye examination technique used by veterinarians to check a pet’s eyes, especially the back part, including the retina and optic nerve. It’s like using a special pair of binoculars to look deep inside a pet’s eye.

During the process, the vet uses a light source and a handheld lens to see a magnified view of the back of the eye. This helps them look for any issues like retinal problems, tumors, or other abnormalities that could affect your pet’s vision.

It’s a quick and painless way for vets to gather important information about the overall health of your pet’s eyes, ensuring that any potential problems are caught early.

Tonometry is a simple test that measures the pressure inside a pet’s eye. 

During the test, the veterinarian uses a special device that gently touches the surface of the eye or uses a puff of air to get a reading. This helps them determine if the pressure is normal or if it’s too high or too low, which can indicate problems like glaucoma or other eye diseases.

It’s a quick and painless procedure, and knowing the eye pressure can help keep your pet’s eyes healthy and prevent serious issues.

Schirmer Tear Testing is a simple and painless procedure used to measure how well a pet’s eyes produce tears. Tears are essential for keeping the eyes moist and healthy, and not producing enough can lead to dryness, discomfort, and other eye problems.

During this test, a veterinarian places a small strip of special paper (called a Schirmer tear strip) in the lower eyelid of the pet’s eye. The strip absorbs moisture, and after a few minutes, the vet checks how much of the strip has become wet. This tells them how many tears the eye is making.

Photo-documentation in pet ophthalmology refers to the use of photography to capture images of a pet’s eyes for diagnostic and monitoring purposes.

Gonioscopy is a specialized ophthalmic exam used to assess the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye, which is the space between the cornea and the iris. This examination is particularly important for evaluating conditions related to intraocular pressure, such as glaucoma, and for understanding the drainage mechanisms of the eye.

Ocular and orbital ultrasonography is an important diagnostic tool in veterinary ophthalmology, used to visualize the structures of the eye and the surrounding orbital area in pets. This non-invasive imaging technique employs high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images, enabling veterinarians to assess various conditions affecting the eyes and orbits.

Electroretinography (ERG) is a diagnostic test used to assess the electrical activity of the retina in response to light stimulation. It is an important tool in veterinary ophthalmology for diagnosing retinal diseases and conditions in pets. The ERG measures the function of the photoreceptor cells in the retina, specifically rods and cones, which are responsible for vision in dim and bright light conditions, respectively.

Retinoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to determine the refractive error of the eye, which helps assess a patient’s vision.

CERF/OFA eye exams refer to specialized eye examinations conducted on animals, particularly dogs, by certified veterinary ophthalmologists. These exams are important for assessing the health of an animal’s eyes, particularly in the context of breeding programs and pre-purchase evaluations.

Animal Eye Clinic in Columbia, SC.

Animal Eye Clinic is an ophthalmology specialty practice that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of veterinary ophthalmology services. Our board-certified ophthalmologists provide the finest in eye care, education, and understanding to our clients, their pets, and our referring veterinarians. 

Refer a Patient