Veterinary Services
Pet Glaucoma Screening
Glaucoma is increased fluid pressure in the eye and is the major cause of blindness in pets.
Pet Glaucoma Screening
Our hospital utilizes the Reichard Tono-pen Avia tonometer. This state-of-the-art instrument measures intraocular pressure and can be done as part of the office visit exam. It is painless for your pet and is relatively inexpensive to perform.
Glaucoma is an elevation of pressure in the eye. People and animals are very different when it comes to glaucoma. In humans, the disease is usually progressive and can lead to blindness but comes on gradually. Animals have a different type of glaucoma which, if left untreated for even a short amount of time, can lead to severe pain and blindness. We use the Medtronic Tono-Pen, the same instrument used by human ophthalmologists to check your pet’s pressure. So if your pet displays symptoms such as sensitivity to light, has a dilated pupil, or has bloodshot eyes call our office immediately for an appointment.