EQUINE EYE CARE:

Ocular Diagnostics and Eye Surgery

Eyes are often described as the windows to the soul, and everyone that has horses knows this to be true. Eye injuries can be devastating to horses if not treated appropriately. Blindness is obviously a major concern in performance animals that need to see to do their jobs. Wisconsin Equine is fortunate to have both board certified ophthalmologists and veterinarians that specialize in ophthalmology available to evaluate your horses eyes, both on an emergency and non-emergency basis. 

We offer diagnostic techniques such as slit-lamp biomicroscopy, ocular ultrasonography and tonometry. We also offer both medical and surgical treatment options including conjunctival flaps, subpalpebral lavage systems and the latest drug therapies.

We welcome any questions or concerns that you may have on any of the following equine eye conditions:

• Equine recurrent uveitis (moon blindness)

• Corneal ulcers

• Glaucoma

• Conjunctivitis

• Tumors of the eye

Emergency Care and Ophthalmologists on Call

Equine eye injuries can be painful and serious, so it is important that a well-trained professional treats the trauma. Wisconsin Equine Clinic and Hospital is the only independent clinic in Wisconsin with board-certified ophthalmologists for horses. Our 24-hour intensive care service is available to treat traumatic and chronic eye injuries.

If any of the following signs are seen: tearing, swelling, discharge, squinting or cloudiness, then you should call the specialists at Wisconsin Equine immediately.