Category: Definitions
What is Trichiasis? Trichiasis is a condition where normal hairs have grown inward towards center of the eye and rub on the cornea or the conjunctiva causing irritation. This …
By Dr. Weinstein What is KCS? KCS (Keratoconjunctivitis sicca), also known as dry eye disease, is a condition where the cornea is inflamed due to insufficient tear production. The …
By Dr. Weinstein What are corneal ulcers? A corneal ulcer is the disruption or loss of the corneal epithelium (the outer cells of the cornea). This condition is usually …
Lymphoma is the most common cancer in dogs. It is usually encountered in middle-aged to older dogs and cats but it can occur at almost any age. Both males …
What is retinal degeneration? The retina is the part of the eye that takes light and converts it into electrical nerve signals, which the brain interprets as vision. The …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Nevadans are used to scorching temperatures in the summer, which is why it’s easy to forget that our furry friends aren’t as well adapted to the heat as we …
