Ophthalmology Services

Staff
Gia Klauss, DVM, DACVO
Nicole Trumble, DVM, DACVO
Melissa Boyd, CVT
Chimene Peterson, CVT
Denise Obitz-Cooney, CVT

Contact
612-625-9272 (regular hours)
612-625-9711 after 4:30 and on weekends and holidays

Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After hours and weekends: emergency on call

Services
* Diagnosis and medical and/or surgical treatment of all eye disorders in all species of animals (small animals, large animals and exotic animals)
* Eye certification exams (CERF and EERF) and breed-specific screening genetic blood tests

Special equipment
* Slit lamp biomicroscopy, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, and Tonopen® tonometry for routine ophthalmic examination
* Operating microscope and microsurgical instrumentation for ophthalmic surgery
* Phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation for cataracts
* Streak retinoscopy for determination of refractive error
* Ocular ultrasonography, including High Resolution Imaging for evaluation of glaucoma, corneal and iris diseases
* Diode laser for treatment of glaucoma, ocular tumors and retinal detachment
* Shunt implants for treatment of glaucoma
* Cyclosporine implants for treatment of equine recurrent uveitis
* Cryosurgery for treatment of ocular tumors and distichiasis
* Electroretinogram to test retinal function
* Canine Eye Registry Foundation Examination (CERF)
* Equine Eye Registry Foundation Examination (EERF)

Useful information
Ophthalmologists are on call after hours and on weekends for sight-threatening emergencies. However, they are not available for routine appointments or routine telephone consultations during that time.