Ophthalmology

Golden Retrievers, like all dog breeds, are prone to certain health issues and eye-related ailments. As a skilled ophthalmologist, I have had plenty of experience dealing with these conditions in this breed. Let’s now review […]

If a dog has an eye removed, a prosthetic eye can be provided as a replacement. This helps avoid the hollow appearance of their socket, and some types even match the original eye in look […]

Eyelid cysts are very common, particularly in older dogs. Oftentimes, an owner is unaware that they’re present as they can initially be quite small. It is not uncommon for an owner to come to my […]

Red lumps in dogs’ eyes can be disconcerting. Fortunately, some of the most common causes of red or pink bumps are benign and treatable. Let’s look at the top 7 reasons your dog may have […]

A pet parent recently brought her Boston terrier to my clinic because she noticed a small circular black spot at the bottom of her pup’s eye. It was a few millimeters in diameter and didn’t […]

A few years ago, my daughter noticed that our Springer Spaniel had tiny white dots on one eye. As a veterinarian, I was able to quickly examine our pooch and confirm that there was nothing […]

Introduction: about eye cysts in dogs Finding an unexpected growth or mass on your dog can be distressing, but it is even more so when you notice a growth inside their eye. Though not incredibly […]

Seeing a dog with a ruptured eye is every bit as scary as it sounds. Even after years of practice, seeing a dog eye rupture can still make me jump, and it’s even more traumatic […]