Animal Eye Clinic of Iowa

Animal Eye Clinic of Iowa - Specialized veterinary ophthalmology
- Advanced diagnostics and treatments
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Published research contains some of the most important information a pet owner can have access to, and most of it never ...
05/22/2026

Published research contains some of the most important information a pet owner can have access to, and most of it never reaches them. This post is part of our ongoing effort to change that: peer-reviewed science, presented with the clarity it deserves, without compromising its accuracy.

What you just read is based on 20 years of research led by Dr. Sinisa Grozdanic, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVO.
Every claim traces directly to a published study.

The original research:

🔬 Grozdanic et al. (2019) — http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30109754

🔬 Grozdanic, Kecova, Lazic (2013) — http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23227950

This National Pet Month, we are sharing 4 clinical facts about ocular health in dogs and cats that every pet owner shoul...
05/20/2026

This National Pet Month, we are sharing 4 clinical facts about ocular health in dogs and cats that every pet owner should know.

Ocular disease is one of the most underdiagnosed areas in veterinary medicine, not because owners don't care, but because the signs are subtle, and routine wellness visits are not designed to detect them.

Understanding what to look for can make a meaningful difference in your pet's outcome.

For a deeper look at the science behind early ocular disease detection, we invite you to read Dr. Sinisa Grozdanic's peer-reviewed research, published in Veterinary Ophthalmology:

🔬 Grozdanic et al. (2019) — OCT and molecular analysis of SARDS: http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30109754

🔬 Grozdanic et al. (2013) — Chromatic pupil light reflex for rapid retinal diagnosis: http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23227950

As a general practitioner, your ability to recognize when a case has exceeded the scope of routine management is one of ...
05/18/2026

As a general practitioner, your ability to recognize when a case has exceeded the scope of routine management is one of the most consequential clinical decisions you make. In ophthalmology, the window between "treatable" and "irreversible" can close quickly.

🔴 Ocular Emergencies — same-day contact required

- Acute glaucoma with elevated IOP and ocular pain;
- Sudden vision loss or complete blindness of unclear etiology;
- Penetrating trauma or severe ocular injury;
- Rapidly progressive or melting corneal ulcer;
- Proptosis or acute exophthalmos.

🟡 Urgent — refer within days

- Anterior uveitis with undetermined or unresponsive etiology;
- Mature or hypermature cataract, particularly when lens-induced uveitis is suspected;
- Ocular pain or discharge not resolving after 48–72 hours of appropriate treatment;
- Suspected SARDS or IMR — early-stage disease carries a significantly better treatment prognosis;
- Non-healing corneal ulcer requiring debridement, keratotomy, or surgical grafting;
- Any case requiring advanced diagnostics: ERG, gonioscopy, or ocular ultrasound.

🔵 Elective — schedule at next availability

- Breed-specific glaucoma screening (gonioscopy) in at-risk breeds prior to onset of clinical signs;
- OFA Eye Certification (CERF) exams for breeding animals;
- Second opinion on complex or diagnostically unclear presentations;
- Progressive hereditary conditions requiring surgical planning.

Every referred patient receives a complete specialist examination, and a detailed clinical report is sent to you within 24–48 hours of the appointment. For complex or urgent cases, direct telephone consultation is available before or after referral.

To submit a referral: email [email protected] or fax to 1-877-516-6277.
Download the referral form at http://animal-eye-iowa.com/forms

Ocular disease in dogs rarely announces itself. It progresses quietly: a slight hesitation in dim light, cloudiness that...
05/15/2026

Ocular disease in dogs rarely announces itself. It progresses quietly: a slight hesitation in dim light, cloudiness that seems minor, a behavioral shift that's easy to attribute to age.
Swipe through to learn what to watch for, and save this post for reference! ➡️

By the time the condition becomes unmistakable, the treatment window has often narrowed, and in some cases, closed.
The 6 conditions covered in this carousel are among the most common reasons dogs lose vision preventably. Not because treatment doesn't exist, but because evaluation comes too late.

🚨 If you recognize any of these signs in your dog, contact our team. A specialist evaluation defines the diagnosis, the prognosis, and the path forward.

Your pet's vision deserves specialist care, and getting there is simpler than you think!Save this post of our contact in...
05/13/2026

Your pet's vision deserves specialist care, and getting there is simpler than you think!
Save this post of our contact information and everything you need to schedule your first evaluation.

📍 Main Clinic — Hiawatha, Iowa 698 Boyson Road, Hiawatha, IA 52233 Monday – Thursday · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
📞 Phone: 319-826-6217

📍 Quad Cities — Bettendorf, Iowa 1989 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722 Every Friday · 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
📞 Phone: 319-640-4578

📧 Email: [email protected]

At Animal Eye Clinic, we specialize in something most veterinarians rarely see in their entire career, and we do it ever...
05/11/2026

At Animal Eye Clinic, we specialize in something most veterinarians rarely see in their entire career, and we do it every single day.

We are a veterinary ophthalmology clinic led by a board-certified specialist, with 20+ years of active research, 45 peer-reviewed publications, and 80+ national and international scientific presentations, and a track record of treating cases other clinics said were untreatable.

Our lead specialist serves as an active consultant to the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Secret Service canine units, and has provided guidance to 80+ veterinary ophthalmologists across 6 continents on more than 300 complex clinical cases.

From advanced cataract surgery for complex cases with retinal detachments or blinding hereditary and autoimmune retinal diseases, vitreo-retinal surgeries, and glaucoma management, to proprietary SARDS protocols — patients travel from across the U.S. and multiple countries because they know: when it comes to their pet's vision, there is no substitute for the right specialist.

We don't just treat. We research. We innovate. We restore what others said was gone.

If your pet's eyes deserve the best, you're in the right place.

👁️ Follow us and discover what world-class veterinary eye care really looks like.

05/08/2026

We’re proud to welcome patients from across the Quad Cities for expert veterinary ophthalmology care. From routine eye exams to advanced diagnostics and treatment, our team is here to help protect and restore your pet’s eye health.

Appointments available Fridays.

Because every pet deserves to see the world clearly. 👁️🐾

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Guess who’s the owner of this beautiful eye? A male lion 🦁 Lions can see exceptionally well in low light, giving them a ...
05/08/2026

Guess who’s the owner of this beautiful eye?

A male lion 🦁
Lions can see exceptionally well in low light, giving them a major edge during dawn and dusk hunts when their prey is most vulnerable. Their forward-facing eyes also provide excellent depth perception for precise tracking.

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