Ophthalmology
2012 National Service Dog Free Eye Exam Event!
Written on March 05, 2012 by Megan Burt
The 5th Annual ACVO®/Merial® National Service Dog Eye Exam Event brings together veterinary ophthalmologists and thousands of service dogs for free eye exams. Registration…
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Categories: Dogs, General, Geriatric Care, Ophthalmology, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, Preventive Care, Specialty Services
Hospital: PCVRH
Roundworm Migration into the Eye
Written on December 19, 2011 by Dr. Nicholas Cassotis
Roxy, a 1 year old, Golden Retriever mix recently rescued from Arkansas was referred to the Ophthalmology Department at Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital because of the…
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Categories: Dogs, Emergency / Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, Preventive Care, Specialty Services
Hospital: Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
Opening day!
Written on December 09, 2011 by Sommer Aweidah
Welcome to IVG MetroWest, come behind the scenes with me and take a short (shaky) tour! Check out this movie via Opening day!.
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Categories: Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency / Critical Care, IVG MetroWest, Ophthalmology, Specialty Services
Hospital: IVG MetroWest
Newest IVG Hospital Open for Business!
Written on December 07, 2011 by Staff Veterinarian
Construction is complete on the newest member of the IVG network of hospitals. IVG MetroWest is open for businesses as of 8am this morning! We…
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Categories: Emergency / Critical Care, General, IVG MetroWest, Ophthalmology, Specialty Services
Understanding Glaucoma
Written on October 18, 2011 by Megan Burt
Glaucoma is a disease most commonly diagnosed by veterinarians as an increase in the normal pressure within the eye which can lead to pain and…
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Categories: Geriatric Care, Ophthalmology, Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, Preventive Care, Specialty Services
Hospital: Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
You’d have to See it to Believe it!
Written on August 31, 2011 by Ophthalmology
Meet Collin Preston, a 12 year-old cairn terrier with a lot of life to live. Collin has battled several ocular conditions over the years including…
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Categories: Dogs, Geriatric Care, Ophthalmology, Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, Preventive Care, Specialty Services
Hospital: Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
Blind Hiker, Service Dog Duo to Hike all 48 NH Peaks Over 4,000 Feet!
Written on June 06, 2011 by Megan Burt
This is a great story we wanted to share!! Randy Pierce is the founder of the nonprofit organization 2020 VisionQuest. He, along with his service…
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Categories: Cats, Dogs, Emergency / Critical Care, General, Geriatric Care, Ophthalmology, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, Preventive Care, Specialty Services
Hospital: Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
Ophthalmology for Alpacas at Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
Written on May 03, 2011 by Nick Cassotis DVM, DACVO
Early diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic conditions can improve the potential for full functional recovery of vision and prevention of further disease. Help is available for…
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Categories: General, Ophthalmology, Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, Preventive Care, Specialty Services
Hospital: Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
So your pet needs cataract surgery… now what?! Watch this video to learn more!
Written on April 07, 2011 by Ophthalmology Department
“Cataract, You and Your Pet” is a video produced by The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (www.acvo.com) for pet owners considering cataract surgery. The video…
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Categories: Cats, Dogs, General, Geriatric Care, Ophthalmology, Preventive Care, Specialty Services
Hospital: Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
Free Eye Exams for Active Service Dogs
Written on February 10, 2011 by Staff Veterinarian
To help serve dogs who dedicate their lives to serving the public Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital is joining the over 180 board certified veterinary ophthalmologists to provide free eye exams for registered service dogs. During the month of May 2011 the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is launching the 4th annual ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam Event.
Registration for service dog owners and handlers begins April 1, 2011.
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Categories: General, Ophthalmology, Preventive Care
Hospital: Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital