Why Choose A Specialist?

What is a Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist?

A board certified veterinary ophthalmologist is someone who has completed an undergraduate bachelor’s degree, 4 years of veterinary medical school, 1-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery, and finally a 3-year residency program in ophthalmology. Once the residency program has been completed the individual then undergoes the process of becoming board certified which consists of presenting a credentials package to the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology Exam Committee. Once the credentials package has been accepted the applicant is then able to sit for the examination; which is a four-day process that consists of written, practical and surgical portions. Once the veterinarian has successfully completed all portions of the examination they are recognized as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists and are considered to be board certified.

Why a Veterinary Ophthalmologist? When does your pet need a specialist?

The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists promotes excellence in veterinary ophthalmology through advanced training, certification, research and education.

For more information on veterinary ophthalmology please visit the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology website

http://www.acvo.org/referrals

Eye Certification OFA

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals – The Canine Health Information Center

Information about eye disease genetics and Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER)

Clinicians and students of ophthalmology as well as interested breed clubs, individual breeders and owners of specific breeds will find this useful.

https://www.ofa.org/diseases/eye-certification