The goal of the ophthalmology service of the Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center is to provide the highest quality ophthalmic care in conjunction with consistent and effective communication with the client and referring veterinarian.
VSEC’s ophthalmology service is available by appointment Monday afternoon and Thursday morning. Ophthalmic surgical procedures are performed Wednesday and Thursday.
Services Offered:
Ophthalmic Diagnostics:
- Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
- Orbital ultrasonography in conjunction with our radiologist
- Slit lamp biomicroscopy
- Tear Testing
- Tonometry
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures:
- Cataract surgery
- "Cherry eye" surgery
- Corneal surgery for lacterations, ulcers, foreign bodies and tumors
- Dermoid removal
- Entropion and ectropion eyelid surgery
- Electroepilation for distichia and ectopic cilia
- Enucleation
- Eyelid reconstructive surgery
- Glaucoma surgery- scleral cutdown and cyclocryosurgery
- Naso-lacrimal duct surgery
- Orbital surgery
- Parotid salivary duct transposition (for dry eye)
- Punctate keratothermy for indolent corneal ulcers
- Tumor removal and facial reconstructive surgery
Your appointment with the ophthalmology department of VSEC consists of an initial consultation and a review of your pet’s medical history. The doctor will then conduct a thorough examination of your pet’s internal and external ocular structures. All medical findings will be discussed with you and reported to your family veterinarian. Further diagnostics may be necessary and will be arranged prior to proceeding. Once completed, various treatment options will be discussed in order to design the most effective treatment plan for your pet.
VSEC’s Ophthalmology Doctor:
- Jerome M. Glickstein, VMD, Practice limited to diseases of the eye
Testimonial
Words can never be enough to thank you for all that you have done on Cody’s behalf. The surgery was less than a week ago and his eye already looks back to normal and most importantly he’s his happy self again. It’s staggering to see people with so much knowledge and dedication and the kindness with which they use it.
Rex & Karen, Churchville, PA
