Eye problems can appear suddenly and may worsen quickly without treatment. If your pet is squinting, has redness or discharge, or you notice vision changes, a prompt evaluation can make an important difference.
At Lancaster Veterinary Specialties, Dr. Badanes provides medical and surgical care for dogs and cats with complex eye conditions. Some problems can be resolved with medication, while others require procedures or long-term management. Our goal is always to protect vision whenever possible and relieve discomfort when it cannot be preserved.
We work closely with your primary veterinarian so diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care remain coordinated.
Your veterinarian may recommend referral when an eye condition is persistent, progressive, painful, or not responding to initial treatment.
Pets are commonly referred for:
Seek evaluation promptly if you notice squinting, redness, cloudiness, light sensitivity, discharge, or visible swelling. Early treatment often improves comfort and may help preserve vision.
Comprehensive eye exams, retinal evaluation, ocular ultrasound, and specialized testing help identify the cause of pain, inflammation, or vision changes.
Many eye conditions can be treated without surgery. We manage glaucoma, uveitis, dry eye, corneal disease, and other conditions with individualized treatment plans focused on comfort and vision preservation.
When surgery is needed, we perform procedures such as entropion repair, cherry eye correction, eyelid mass removal, corneal repair, and enucleation — always prioritizing long-term comfort and function.
Not always, but persistent redness, squinting, discharge, or cloudiness should be evaluated quickly. Some eye diseases can worsen within days.
Some causes, such as cataracts, may be treatable, while others are permanent. Early diagnosis provides the best chance to preserve or restore vision.
Glaucoma can often be medically managed in early stages. Advanced cases may require procedures to control pain and protect quality of life.
