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Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Patient Receiving : (540) 231-4621
Hospital FAX : (540) 231-9354
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Referrals: Small Animal | Large Animal 		Veterinary Teaching Hospital
VMRCVM, Virginia Tech
Phase III, Duckpond Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
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Ophthalmology


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Services

The Ophthalmology Service of the VTH provides diagnostic and therapeutic care for all species of animals. Patients are seen on a referral basis. In addition to standard diagnostics we also provide:

  • Routine examinations including slitlamp biomicroscopy, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, tonometry, gonioscopy, and cytology
  • Ocular ultrasonography
  • Electroretinography
  • Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) certifications

We offer standard care as well as a variety of more advanced medical and surgical treatment options, including:

  • Corrective surgery for genetic eyelid disorders
  • Reconstructive surgery for ocular and adnexal injuries/neoplasia
  • Beta irradiation therapy for superficial adnexal and corneal neoplasia
  • Surgery for small animal and equine infectious corneal disease
  • Laser surgery for glaucoma and tumors
  • Cataract surgery
  • Cryosurgery

Personnel

J. Phillip Pickett, DVM, Diplomate ACVO
Ian P. Herring, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO
Karen Brantman, DVM, Ophthalmology Resident
Rachel Matusow, DVM, Ophthalmology Resident
Jessie Gibbons, LVT
Stephanie Riggins