Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement, Spinal Disorders and Ophthalmology

Cataract surgery, Conjunctival pedicle grafting of the cornea, Corneal sequestrum, Dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), Glaucoma, How to administer eye treatment to your pet, Lens luxation, Parotid duct transposition in the treatment of dry eye and Recurrent corneal erosions (indolent ulcers).

Cataract is an opacity or clouding in the lens in the eye. The opacity normally makes the lens look white. Read more about cataract surgery...

Dogs have three eyelids, the third eyelid being an extra eyelid that sweeps back and forth across the surface of the eye providing protection and spreading the tear film. Read more about 'Cherry eye' or third eyelid gland prolapse...

The conjunctiva is a thin membrane that covers the white of the eye. The conjunctiva has many blood vessels in it although in the normal eye it is only lightly pink. However, it may become bright red due to irritation or inflammation of the eye. Read more about conjunctival pedicle grafting of the cornea...

A corneal sequestrum is a part of the cornea which has died off and which is then rejected by the remaining healthy cornea. Most sequestra (as more than one sequestrum is known!) affect the centre of the cornea. Read more about corneal sequestrum...

Dry eye is a term used to describe a poor tear production. Tears are essential for the maintenance of a healthy eye. The clear window of the eye (the cornea) is particularly reliant on the tear film for protection. Read more about dry eye...

Enucleation is the operation performed to remove an eye. Read more about enucleation...

Glaucoma is caused by an obstruction in the drainage of the fluid from the eye. Read more about glaucoma...

Before the administration of any eye treatment, wipe away any excessive discharge with warm water and a cotton wool pad, or similar. Read more about how to administer eye treatment to your pet...

In patients suffering from lens luxation (dislocation), the lens shifts out of position and moves either into the front or into the back of the eye. Read more about lens luxation...

The parotid duct is a tube that carries saliva from the parotid salivary gland into the mouth. In a parotid duct transposition, this duct is surgically relocated from the mouth into the pocket below the eye - this results in the eye being kept moist with saliva instead of the missing tears. Read more about parotid duct transposition in the treatment of dry eye...

Any injury involving the cornea can be described as an ulcer. Generally, corneal ulcers are described as superficial or deep depending on whether they just involve the outer skin (the epithelium). Read more about recurrent corneal erosions...