Equine Ophthalmology
Equine
With an equine ophthalmologist on staff with years of experience evaluating and treating horses, CSU is the first choice for horse patients experiencing eye issues. With access to the latest technology to perform complete eye exams and surgeries, we can partner with you and your veterinarian to help with a multitude of eye issues.
Contact Us
For appointments, call us at (970) 297-5000, option 3. For consultations and referrals, call us at (970) 297-4136 or email us at [email protected].
Equine Ophthalmology services
- Cataract surgery performed with phacoemulsification
- Corneal reconstructive surgery
- Local immunotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma and sarcoids
- Placement of cyclosporine implants
- Radiation and cryotherapy of ocular tumors
- Standing surgery for ocular squamous cell carcinoma
- Transscleral laser for glaucoma
- Treatment of corneal ulcers with subpalpebral lavage system
Conditions we treat
- Cataracts
- Corneal ulcers
- Conjunctivitis
- Equine recurrent uveitis
- Eyelid abnormalities
- Glaucoma
- Intraocular cysts
- Intraocular neoplasia
- Ocular squamous cell carcinoma
- Ocular trauma
- Periocular sarcoids
Specialized technology
- Tonometry (measurement of intraocular pressure)
- Electroretinogram (ERG) to test retinal function
- Ocular ultrasound
- Computerized tomography (CT)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Beta radiation for certain tumor types
- Superficial radiation therapy for ocular eyelid tumors
- Diode laser for treatment of glaucoma and uveal cysts
Equine Ophthalmology team
Specialists in equine eye care.
Location
Appointments take place at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital.
Real care, real moments
Spotlight on Dr. Kathryn Wotman, one of our clinicians providing quality eye care to equine and livestock patients.