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What is Glaucoma? The eye is a complex system of different compartments that perform different functions. The ciliary body is a compartment inside the eye whose job is to produce a fluid called aqueous humor. This fluid carries vital nutrients to different parts of the eye. As this fluid is produced it is also drained away. If there is an imbalance in the production and drainage of this fluid, increased pressure inside the eye can be formed, and this condition is known as glaucoma. Glaucoma will normally start in one eye, but can spread to the other eye. It is

Endolaser Cyclophotocoagulation for Glaucoma By Dr Weinstein Glaucoma is a disease in which fluid builds within the eye, causing irreversible damage to the retina and optic nerve. Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness in dogs and cats and is painful when not controlled. Surgical treatments for glaucoma include attempts to increase aqueous humor outflow or decrease aqueous humor production. In order to decrease production, destruction of the structure of the eye that produces fluid, called the ciliary body, is necessary (termed cyclophotocoagulation). The mainstay of cyclophotocoagulation is the use of a diode laser. Historically, the laser

What is Follicular Conjunctivitis? Follicular conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the moist, pink tissue that covers the front area of the eyeball and lines the lids. What are the symptoms? Dogs that have conjunctivitis often have discharge from the affected eye which can be either clear or a yellowish color. Often dogs will have excessive squinting and rubbing of the eye. The conjunctiva will also be red and irritated and usually swollen. What is the cause? The cause for conjunctivitis can vary. Some dogs have allergies to things like wind dust or even to topical