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Retinal Degeneration

admin January 31, 2013 Definitions, Featured Articles, LVVSC News No Comments

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 …

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Glaucoma

admin January 10, 2013 Definitions, Featured Articles, LVVSC News No Comments

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 …

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New Endolaser (ECP) Treatment for Canine Glaucoma

admin December 12, 2012 Definitions, Featured Articles, LVVSC News No Comments

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 …

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Follicular Conjunctivitis

admin November 4, 2012 Definitions, Featured Articles, LVVSC News No Comments

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 …

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Equine Eye Surgery with Dr. Weinstein

admin October 15, 2012 Featured Articles, LVVSC News, Surgery No Comments

LVVSC’s Ophthalmologist, Dr. Weinstein, works with Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center. Their equine patient, Durango, had a large laceration on his eye. Dr. Weinstein performed surgery to …

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Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center Fighting Pet Cancer

admin September 6, 2012 Featured Articles, LVVSC News No Comments

Recognizing the high rate of cancer diagnoses in pets and the need for a devoted cancer care center in the area, our hospital opened its oncology service in August …

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Keep Your Pet Safe: Summer Heat Tips

admin July 10, 2012 Definitions, Featured Articles, LVVSC News No Comments

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 …

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