Category Archives: Ophthalmology

Vision loss in your pet presents a variety of challenges, both for the pet and the pet owner. A pet that has lost its eyesight, whether partially or completely, forces the owner to reconsider the pet’s safety and perhaps change routines and outdoor access.

Certain medical conditions upset pet families more than others, an amputation of the tail or a limb, for example. Another is loss of vision in their pet. Pets lose vision

Corneal ulcers are one of the more common eye conditions in pets. A few weeks ago, one of my geriatric patients came to see me for a goopy eye. Because

One of my patient’s winter vacations was cut short last week when her owner noticed she was bumping into the furniture and reluctant to jump on and off the bed.

Last week I took calls from pet families on SiriusXM “Doctor Radio,” which is broadcast from NYU Langone Medical Center. Although I answered numerous calls during the one hour show,