Ophthalmologist consultation
We are extremely pleased that modern veterinary medicine keeps pace with human medicine and enables veterinarians to perform their work better and more accurately. The field of animal ophthalmology is no exception. At “Siaurio Šnauceris” veterinary clinics, we have implemented the latest diagnostic and treatment methods, we have the most modern equipment and experienced ophthalmologists who will do everything to ensure your pet preserves or regains their vision. So, briefly about dangerous symptoms and modern diagnostic possibilities.
Symptoms that, if observed, should prompt you to register and visit an ophthalmologist:
– red eyes;
– watery eyes;
– eyes sensitive to light;
– squinting eyes;
– purulent or matte discharge;
– eyes turning white or blue;
– change in corneal color;
– problems with eyelids, etc.
At our clinics, we perform a very wide range of diagnostic tests that help quickly and accurately determine the cause of the ailment:
– intraocular pressure measurement;
– slit-lamp examination;
– eye discharge culture and cytology;
– molecular testing for chlamydia;
– fluorescein diagnostics (to evaluate corneal damage or ulcers);
– eye moisture measurement;
– fundus examination;
– ultrasound of the eyeball and orbit;
– electroretinography (ERG) – in cases of sudden blindness or before cataract surgery, etc.
Vision is one of the most important senses, so take care and help your beloved pet preserve the joy of sight until old age!