Blink Veterinary Eye Specialists

09/05/2025

Mickey is a special kitty who had been to our clinic earlier this year for a non healing (indolent) ulcer, which is much more common in our mid-aged canine friends. We performed a diamond burr algerbrush debridement on that eye and it healed wonderfully, so we knew that when we saw him for the same condition on his right eye, that he would hopefully do just as well!

Mickey is about 9 years old and full of personality, but was an absolute angel for his procedure. So much so, we just had a loose towel burrito and he was fine! This is definitely not a procedure that most cats would tolerate without sedation, but he did great and got a churu afterwards. We will see him in a couple weeks to make sure he is healed (and get more loving and treats)!

07/14/2025

Summertime can get pretty busy at Blink, but here are a few things that have made us smile recently 😍🩵👀

06/12/2025

We see people every week that say "Did you know that there is another Dr. Nettune, and he did my cataract surgery?!". Our Dr. Nettune always smiles and says "I did know that there was another Dr. Nettune, as he is my brother". And while our patients can't talk, we are hopeful that they would give a similar review of their experience here at Blink when we remove their cataracts to restore their vision

Our patients say it best!

I have completed my right eye surgery for cataract removal. My left eye was done several weeks ago by Dr. Nettune. It has been less than a week, and I am so excited about my results. This group works like a well-oiled machine, and Dr. Nettune has been outstanding. Exams are thorough, Dr. is informative, staff is helpful. Appointments run on time, and I never felt rushed through my appointment time. I can't express enough how much I would recommend Dr Nettune and the Cornea Associates of Texas. - Theresa S.

Dr. Nettune is available to see patients at our Dallas and Plano locations. Please call our office at 214-692-0146 to schedule your appointment at the location closest to you.

05/22/2025

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS FOR THE BEST TWO YEARS AN OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC COULD ASK FOR!!!

We appreciate every single patient, pet parent, referring vet and their clinics, and person in general that has helped us get to this point. We love what we do and couldn’t do it without YOU! We look forward to the next year, full of laughter, healing, and healthy eyes 🩵👀🐶🐱

05/20/2025

Cataract surgery is one of the most rewarding procedures that we do at Blink, as we get to watch as a pet wakes up and sees the world again.

Bentley was diagnosed with diabetes in November 2024 and although his condition is well-managed, cataracts can develop rapidly as a complication of diabetes. We met Bentley in April after his mom observed some cloudiness and a significant decline in his vision. Following retinal testing to confirm their function we performed bilateral cataract removal yesterday to restore his sight. This sweet boy returned today for his first post-operative exam and he is as happy as can be and doing exceptionally well! We look forward to seeing him again for his next post-op visit and hearing about how he is adapting to having his vision restored. 🩵

05/06/2025

When the eye doctor prescribes in-house cuddles to help encourage your lens to stay behind the iris to give your pupil time to constrict >>>

05/01/2025

We met this pup when owners noticed a change in his right eye - leading to discomfort and vision decrease, as is often the case with anteriorly luxated lens capsules. However, upon exam we found that his left lens was also luxated - just in the other direction, and likely had been for some time!

Initially we were focused on comfort for his right eye as anterior lens luxes can lead to abrupt pressure spikes and inflammation. We were able to do a sedated procedure to move the lens into the posterior position, and started drops in both eyes to constrict the pupil and keep the lenses trapped posteriorly as this is more comfortable long term.

After a few rechecks, pup remains comfortable with normal ocular pressures, some vision has come back, and is acting like nothing happened! This is not always the case, but acting quickly on anterior lens luxations greatly increases the chances of success without heavier intervention.

Unfortunately, certain breeds like cattle dogs, terriers, miniature poodles, and Boston terriers are more genetically predisposed to these lens changes, but can occur to any breed as they age.

04/08/2025

No evening plans? Go listen to Dr. Nettune talk eyeballs!

From ulcers, glaucoma, what is an emergency, how to tell ocular pain, what not to do, and when to go home with a cone (spoiler: it’s almost always), and more!!

02/11/2025

We do everything in our power to make our patient’s time with us as easy and comfortable as possible, and for Rigby that meant laying upside down and getting belly rubs!! Whether for her schirmer tear test, surgery prep for her cherry eye, or during her post-op exam, the girl needed her belly rubs and we were all too happy to oblige.

01/29/2025

We met sweet Gunter and his concerned parents last summer, as they had noticed changes with his left eye since they adopted him. The redness and discomfort seemed to flare up and settle down for a bit, then happen again. It was suspected secondary to a full thickness puncture wound, however no evidence was seen. Eventually all of the inflammation lingered which caused a cataract to form, the lens to adhere to the iris, vision to be lost, and Gunter to be uncomfortable.

The eye was then sent to an ocular pathologist who was able to tell us more accurately what happened to that eye to cause such changes and if there was any risk to Gunter’s remaining eye. Thankfully the surgery was presumed to be curative, and Gunter can go back to living his life without pain or eye drops!

The first slide shows Gunter’s eye the day of surgery, the second slide shows his eye 3 months and a couple flares after we met him and before his suture removal, and finally the last slide shows him at home after everything being the precious boy he is!

12/18/2024

Big dogs in little beds getting cozy in the clinic while waiting for the exam >>>

We love seeing our patients comfortable in the clinic, and do our best to make sure they’re equally as comfortable throughout their exam and treatment with us!

07/10/2024

Symblepharon is a condition that we see frequently in rescues kitties as it is often the result of a feline herpesvirus infection while they are very young. Even if the infection flare is treated, the scarring remains.

The adhered scarring is not painful, and the cats are typically still visual and comfortable, although there may be some blind spots. Due to the scarring being composed of conjunctival tissue, it is very difficult to permanently remove the tissue as it will grow back.

Most of the time, the scarring is just a cosmetic change for the cat long term. They are still able to get around and assume a normal lifestyle, just with a few extra accessories!