Request Appointment Corneal ulcers can be very painful to your pet, causing signs of squinting, a red color change to the eye, and the development of discharge that can begin as excessive tearing to green mucoid discharge. It is common that corneal ulcers develop due to trauma in our patients, but some types of corneal ulcers are spontaneous in origin. Corneal ulcers are diagnosed by having a fluorescein stain tests performed. For some patients with severe ulcers, a corneal cytology and bacterial culture and sensitivity test maybe needed to determine the source of infection and to what antibiotic medication the infection is susceptible. If your pet is experiencing signs of squinting, rubbing the face/eye, redness to the white part of the eye, or excessive discharge coming from the eye call us for further evaluation and therapeutic options. Corneal Ulcers In Pets (318) 797-5522 For longer, happier lives.

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Dr. Pierce is such a great ophthalmologist and has helped my dog tremendously. He provides such great care and good tips for at home care! Would definitely recommend him!
Imani
Dr. Pierce is truly an amazing ophthalmologist. He is thorough and caring. Would most definitely recommend Dr. Pierce and Veterinary Vision Center.
Andrea
When my dog got a corneal ulcer, VVC was there to help her! Dr. Pierce was very professional, helpful, and thorough in explaining everything I needed to know from what it was, all the eye drops she needed, and how to prevent it from happening in the future. I already have her next annual eye exam booked!
Lauren
Both of my dachshunds saw Dr. Pierce in Plano, TX before he started Veterinary Vision Center. It was so great not to have to make a 6 hour round trip today. He did a great follow-up exam for my diabetic dachshund’s severe eye ulcer. We look forward to seeing him for our next follow-up in 2 weeks!
Megan

Treatment For Corneal Ulcers

The main form of treatment for corneal ulcers is medical therapy. Many corneal ulcers are medically treated and resolve within 2 – 3 weeks. If a corneal ulcer goes without treatment or if significant inflammation is present within the cornea as the body tries to clear the infection, then the corneal stroma can be digested or eaten away resulting in loss of corneal thickness and potentially the development of a hole within the cornea. If a corneal hole (rupture or perforation) develops then patients are suddenly in a significant amount of pain. In these circumstances surgical intervention may be required to preserve your pet’s eye, their comfort, as well as their site.

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