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The Hunt for a Porcupine Quill Saves Dog from Losing Eye

Foster Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging and Ophthalmology Teams work together to locate and remove migrating quill

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Eye Care for Pets

Ask the Expert

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Eye Exams for Dogs

Five Things to Know

Clinical Case Challenge: More than Blepharospasm OS

HISTORY: A 21-year-old Standardbred mare presented for a three- week history of discharge and blepharospasm OS. Previous treatment included topical triple ...

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Dark Mass Inside the Left Eye

A 9-year-old castrated male Labrador presented for evaluation of a dark mass inside the left eye. The owners noticed the mass recently. The dog had showed no ...

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A Big Leap for Curing Animals’ Injured Eyes

A technique borrowed from human medicine allows veterinarians to save damaged corneas in pets and horses

Equine Clinical Case Challenge: More than Just a Corneal Lesion?

A 17-year-old Quarterhorse gelding was presented for a corneal lesion of approximately five months duration.

Severe Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Accompanied by Ipsilateral Xeromycteria

Background: A 12-year-old male castrated Labrador Retriever presented to the internal medicine service with a two-month history of chronic right-sided nasal ...

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What colors can dog see?

Veterinary ophthalmologist Stephanie Pumphrey, V08, an assistant professor at Cummings School, responds