Itchy eyes are common in Southwest Florida pets. Environmental allergies are often the cause. Pollen, dust, and molds are found in high numbers in our area. Just like people, our pets can show allergy symptoms such as itchy skin and red, itchy eyes https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/eyes/dog-eye-allergies-symptoms-and-treatment. Additionally, an owner may note loss of hair around the […]
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What’s different between your eye and your dog’s eye? The canine eye has structural similarities but also differences compared to the human eye. What are some of those differences? The corneal diameter of dogs is greater than humans and therefore, dogs have less “scleral show” than the human. The dog has a third (inner) eyelid […]
We are excited to announce that Photon UVC (ultraviolet light) therapy is now available at Animal Eye Doctors. This is a new cutting edge technology to treat corneal infections. https://photon-therapeutics.com/ Corneal infections are very common in southwest Florida and can lead to loss of vision in serious cases. Because corneal infections can progress rapidly and […]
Laser therapy is available at Animal Eye Doctors for certain eye conditions and can be an important tool for treatment of your pet. Eye Conditions where laser therapy may be an option: Glaucoma: In veterinary medicine, glaucoma is an elevation of pressure in the eye due to too much fluid in the eye. Normally, the […]
High blood pressure in aged cats is common and can affect their eyes and vision. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/hypertension Ocular signs may be the first indication of high blood pressure. These signs can include loss of vision, dilation of pupils, retinal detachment and intraocular hemorrhage. Neurologic symptoms such as disorientation or seizures may also occur. High blood […]
Feline conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the pink tissue surrounding the eyes of cats. Signs of feline conjunctivitis include redness, swelling, tearing , and squinting of the eyes. https://www.dvm360.com/view/feline-conjunctivitis-a-cat-is-not-a-small-dog- Though feline conjunctivitis can accompany other eye diseases, conjunctivitis in cats is often caused by an infectious agent. These agents include bacteria and virus: Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Bordetella, […]
It is important to keep your pet’s eyes clean and face well-groomed for eye health. Overgrown hair not only obstructs an owner’s view of the pet’s eyes (you may miss an eye problem if you cannot see the eyes) but also carries bacteria and dirt, increasing the risk of infection. Overgrown hair also can be […]
Care of a visually impaired pet may at first seem over-whelming, but with a little information and with a little time, most find that they and their pets accommodate well. Keep in mind that pets have an acuity of senses other than vision that we do not have and may not appreciate (ie: smell, taste, […]
Animal Eye Doctors is an established provider of pet eye care in the Fort Myers/ Naples, Florida area since 2007. What is an animal eye clinic? How is this different from a general veterinary practice? To begin with, board-certified or board-eligible veterinarians make up veterinary ophthalmic specialty practices. Board-certified doctors are diplomates of a specialty […]
The board certified ophthalmologists at Animal Eye Doctors pet eye clinic in Southwest Florida provide OFA certification eye exams. OFA Eye Certification examinations are screening exams performed by board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists. The OFA Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER) provides breeders with information regarding canine eye diseases so that they may make informed breeding decisions […]
