All About Eyes Veterinary Ophthalmology Clinic

01/28/2025

Q: What is a corneal ulcer - AKA corneal scratch, corneal abrasion?
A: A corneal ulcer is an open sore on the cornea, the clear tissue at the front of the eye. Ulcers can happen for many reasons and a lot of times we have no idea what actually started it. They can be very painful and cause your pet to squint, the eye to be very red, and that eye will likely be watering excessively.

01/26/2025

Q: If I am instructed to give my pet eye drops three times daily or four times daily, what does that actually mean? Does it have to be specifically every 6-8 hours, does someone need to get up in the middle of the night?
A: Recommended frequency is based on your awake hours during the day. For example, the average person works during the day, so three times daily would be done in the morning before work, as soon as you get home from work and then at bedtime. For the four times a day you would add another drop in the morning, so do one as soon as you wake up and then another just before you walk out the door.

01/24/2025

- Eyelids are the thinnest layer of skin on the body, and they do not have any subq fat. They protect the eyes from foreign objects, intense light and high heat. Dogs and cats have a third eyelid that people do not have.

01/22/2025

Q: When applying an eye ointment, do you have to put it on your finger first or rub it in after application?
A: No and No. The ointment should be dispensed right out of the tube and directly onto the eyeball surface. From there it will heat to body temperature and melt to cover the entire eye. No need to rub or massage at all.

01/20/2025

Q: When you are applying more than one drop to your pet, how long should you wait between the different medications?
A: For eye drops, you should wait at least 5 minutes between drops. For ointments, you should wait 15 minutes after application and before applying any other medications.

01/18/2025

Shout out to our unofficial hospital cat, Nikki. He is a very special boy and has proven to be a superhero already in his short time on earth.

01/17/2025

Happy Friday!!! We hope you all have a fantastic weekend 💖

01/17/2025

- C'Sar is an African bull elephant at the NC zoo that had successful cataract surgery in 2011 and 2012.

01/15/2025

We are so lucky to have our very own Emotional support pet on staff. Loretta is always happy to snuggle and help the stress melt away. Come in and see her anytime.

01/14/2025

Q: When giving an eye drop, how many drops must be applied?
A: The eye will only hold one drop. That is why eye drops cannot be overdosed. So if you are doing drops and you are not 100% it went into the eye, apply another drop to be safe.

01/13/2025

Meet Veronica (Roni), Dr. Sigle's new "puppy". She is 11 months old and thanks to several DNA test, she is 50% shepherd, and 50% lab. She loves coming to work with Mommy, especially when her partner in crime Bixby comes to play.

01/10/2025

- Horses have a nearly 360 degree field of vision - this is due to the positioning of their eyes on the sides of their heads. However, they have two blind spots - one directly behind them, and the other directly in front of their head.

01/09/2025

Beadreaux is still working hard as our Office Supervisor. He hopes you all had as much fun opening presents as he did.

01/03/2025

- Cats are the only know mammal that cannot taste sweet

01/01/2025

12/27/2024

Our Christmas Elves (Bree and Rosa) made catnip stockings for our feline patients. This is Byrdie who climbed right in the box and picked her stocking out all on her own.

12/27/2024

- Santa's eight tiny reindeer have had lots of names. Rudolph was almost named Rollo or Reginald and his crew also had lots of other names. They've previously been called Flossie, Glossie, Racer, Pacer, Scratcher, Feckless, Ready, Steady and Fireball.