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LIVS History

LIVS – A Chronology

2008

Solx gold shut implants used for canine glaucoma.

2007

Canine Chiari Institute at LIVS is organized bringing together researchers in human, veterinary, biomedical engineering, and computer science in center to collaborate on a national level.

2006

Endolaser glaucoma surgery for the treatment of primary and secondary glaucoma in dogs. The first in the NE USA.

2005

Development of the nation’s first veterinary “Electronic Brachytherapy” program makes radiation therapy accessible and affordable for LI pets.

2004

LIVS expands to 20,000 sq/ft and adds rehabilitation services with human physical therapists for pets and “Gate Analysis Laboratory” equipped with LI’s only computerized force plate system to assess lameness in dogs.