Ophthalmology

Minor to severe eye care for pets

At Cedars Veterinary Hospital, we are here to offer you care for your pets’ eyes. Our veterinarians perform comprehensive eye exams and are able to test for multiple commonly treated diseases of the eye, including (but not limited to) cataracts, glaucoma, corneal ulcers, and ocular inflammation.

Glaucoma Management

Glaucoma is a common condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eye increases, resulting in damage to the optic nerve, followed by loss of vision and blindness. There are two types of glaucoma. Primary, or chronic, glaucoma is hereditary or develops as your pet ages. Secondary, or acute, glaucoma develops as the result of an injury or illness. Because secondary glaucoma can progress rapidly, it is considered an emergency situation.

Symptoms of glaucoma to look for include:

• Redness in the eye
• Tearing or discharge
• Eye sensitivity to light
• Pain
• Cloudy-looking eye
• Bulging eyeball

At Cedars Veterinary Hospital, we recommend routine glaucoma screenings as part of your pet’s wellness care. Measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) is a key step in detecting and monitoring glaucoma, a serious condition that can lead to optic nerve damage and blindness if left untreated. Regular screenings not only help identify chronic and acute glaucoma early but also establish a baseline IOP, which can vary between species, breeds, and even individual pets This is a quick, noninvasive, and painless procedure. 

We use the Tono-Pen AVIA, a handheld tonometer designed for easy and accurate IOP measurement. It operates using micro strain gauge technology and a 1.0mm transducer tip to provide precise readings. This advanced tool allows us to assess your pet’s eye health with minimal stress and maximum accuracy.

Call us at (732) 477-8711 if you think your pet needs an eye exam.