Horses may be affected by a number of eye conditions, where consultation by the veterinary ophthalmologist is indicated. Often diseases affecting the eye of a horse is sudden in onset, requiring consultation within 24 hours. Most horses are initially examined by the equine veterinarian before referral to the veterinary ophthalmologist.

Horses may be examined at the Animal Eye Clinic in Medford, New Jersey. Hospitalization is available at nearby stables for horses requiring close monitoring. All types of equine eye surgery including eyelid, corneal, cataract and glaucoma surgery are available. Major surgery, such as cataract surgery, may require general anesthesia at a local equine surgical facility.

A common finding on pre-purchase examination of horses are the "Bullet - lesions" seen in this fundus (back of the eye). These lesions are typically quiet lesions and evidence of past inflammation/scarring of the retina.

Animal Eye Clinic

204 Medford-Mt. Holly Rd (Rt 541)

Medford, NJ 08055-9623

Phone (609) 654-0304 - Fax (609) 714 1479

Mature cataract in a horse with history of recurrent uveitis (inflammation of the eye)