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Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS)

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Ophthalmology

Pioneering research and treatments of the eye

If your pet is experiencing eye or vision problems, look to the board-certified specialists in the Long Island Veterinary Specialists Ophthalmology Department for expert diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the eye and surrounding structures.

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Notably, LIVS’s own board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Sapienza, was the first veterinary ophthalmologist to implant an injectable, foldable intraocular lens in dogs to remove a cataract—demonstrating the expertise you’ll find here.

But pioneering cataract surgery is just one of the many reasons to choose LIVS when your pet needs a veterinary ophthalmologist. We work closely with your pet’s primary care veterinarian to provide today’s most advanced eye care and surgical treatments on both a scheduled and emergency basis. Call us at (516) 501-1700 to make an appointment today.

The conditions LIVS ophthalmologists see

Our board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists see a wide range of eye-related conditions in dogs, cats, birds and other animals, including:

  • Cataracts

  • Cherry eye

  • Corneal ulcer

  • Distichiasis

  • Dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca)

  • Entropion

  • Eye and eyelid trauma

  • Glaucoma

  • Goniodysgenesis

  • Feline herpes virus

  • Pannus

  • PRA

  • Retinal detachment

  • SARDs

  • Uveitis

The pet ophthalmology services we offer

At LIVS, we provide a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services for ophthalmic conditions. These services include:

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Comprehensive ophthalmic exams

For dogs and cats as well as rabbits, ferrets, small mammals, non-venomous reptiles, horses and other farm animals

Extensive diagnostic testing

Using cutting-edge technology including electroretinography, Doppler blood pressure measurement, high-frequency ocular and orbital ultrasonography, pupillary light test (SARDs test), adnexal cytology and more

Non-surgical treatment options

Including medications, lavage and nasolacrimal flushes

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Advanced surgical procedures including

  • Conjunctival grafts

  • Corneal transplants

  • Cryosurgery for distichiasis, ectopic cilia, ocular tumors and retinopexy

  • Enucleation (eye removal)

  • Eyelid reconstructive surgery

  • Glaucoma shunts

  • Intrascleral prosthesis

  • Laser therapy for glaucoma and retinal issues

  • Luxated lens removal

  • Orbital implants

  • Phacoemulsification cataract surgery

  • Repair of detached retinas

  • Repair of prolapsed nictitans gland (cherry eye repair)

  • Repair of traumatic injuries to the globe

  • Sulcus IOL suturing

  • Superficial keratectomy

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