Polar Eyes Veterinary Ophthalmology

Polar Eyes Veterinary Ophthalmology Providing Alaska’s animals specialty eye care from a local board certified veterinary ophthalmologist

Kinley has her confidence and pep back in her step after undergoing cataract surgery to regain vision. Hearing that “sh...
08/07/2026

Kinley has her confidence and pep back in her step after undergoing cataract surgery to regain vision. Hearing that “she is a new dog” is why we do this surgery. More confidence, less anxious, more tail wags, a clear eye view…she has come a long way in two weeks. Striving to give dogs and their owners quality of life back one surgery at a time.

With the help of Dr Spotts and AK WildBird Rehab Center, Dr Snyder performed surgery on this tiny 100gram (0.2 pounds!!)...
05/16/2026

With the help of Dr Spotts and AK WildBird Rehab Center, Dr Snyder performed surgery on this tiny 100gram (0.2 pounds!!) saw-whet owl. The owl had sustained trauma to his left eye that even after medical treatment caused permanent blindness and discomfort.

With the owl still able to successfully hunt, Dr Snyder performed a specialized modified surgery to remove part of the damaged eye while keeping the owls facial disc intact. The facial disc, the concentric ring of feathers around the eyes, functions to amplify sound and allows sound directionality. After surgery, his eye pain will be resolved and his facial symmetry will be minimally changed…keeping his ability to hunt intact.

This gives him another chance at life and makes a future release to the wild possible. This is one of the smallest birds this procedure has ever been performed in!! 👏🦉👀🏥

Making sure the UAF-CSU Veterinary Students get to see their first glimpse of a feline retina during our annual ophtho e...
04/24/2026

Making sure the UAF-CSU Veterinary Students get to see their first glimpse of a feline retina during our annual ophtho exam laboratory in Fairbanks. While we start to teach the basics of a retinal exam, there is a mirror on the front of Dr Snyder’s headset that allows students to see exactly what Dr Snyder is viewing. This usually leads to many “Woah!” reactions when the colorful tapetum and retina come into focus!

We examined this little Saw-whet owl to make a treatment plan and get him on the mend. One of the smallest owls in North...
04/18/2026

We examined this little Saw-whet owl to make a treatment plan and get him on the mend. One of the smallest owls in North America but big in personality!

Tooty had been blind for years before the owner contacted us for a cataract evaluation to see what was possible. One mo...
04/16/2026

Tooty had been blind for years before the owner contacted us for a cataract evaluation to see what was possible. One month after surgery Tooty is ready for summer with vision and a new summer haircut to match!

04/02/2026

Did you know there’s a veterinary ophthalmologist right here in Alaska? 👀🐾

Every Tuesday, Dr. Snyder and the incredible team at Polar Eyes bring specialized eye care to the Mat-Su Valley—seeing patients at Susitna Animal Urgent Care for everything from minor irritations to complex eye conditions.

If your pet is squinting, red, cloudy, or just not quite themselves, having access to expert ophthalmology care close to home can make all the difference. We’re so grateful to partner with Polar Eyes to help keep your pets seeing clearly and feeling their best. 💙

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1150 S. Colony Way Ste. 3 PMB 383
Palmer, AK
99645

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm

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