Care & Services
Everything you need to plan a visit to Animal Eye Consultants of Iowa, and the full range of medical, diagnostic, and surgical eye care we provide once you're here.
Diagnostic Services
Advanced diagnostic testing to detect ocular and retinal disease early — often before vision is affected.
Fundoscopy
Examination of the retina, optic nerve, blood vessels and choroid using an ophthalmoscope, essential for detecting retinal disease before it is visible from the outside.
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General Eye Examination
A detailed evaluation of visual function and of the front and back of the eye, eyelids, and orbit, using a slit-lamp biomicroscope and indirect ophthalmoscope.
Tonometry
Electronic measurement of intraocular pressure. Elevated pressure can cause complete blindness within 12 hours, so prompt testing is critical. Available for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and small mammals.
Tear Production Testing
Evaluates for dry eye disease, a frequent cause of ocular discomfort and irritation that can ultimately injure the eye.
Special Stains
Fluorescein, rose Bengal, and lissamine green stains to detect corneal ulcers and surface abnormalities.
Nasolacrimal Duct Evaluation
A specialized probe assesses tear drainage from the eye to the nose and mouth, detecting clogs or damage that cause excessive tearing.
Chromatic Pupil Light Reflex (cPLR) Testing
Allows early detection of retina and optic nerve abnormalities — often before any vision problems occur. Developed by Dr. Grozdanić at Iowa State University in 2006.
Electroretinography (ERG)
Records the electrical activity of the retina to detect photoreceptor and retinal disease. Requires a short dark-adaptation period.
Ocular Ultrasound
Examines structures of the eye and orbit, including high-frequency ultrasonography to detect abnormalities affecting fluid flow within the eye.
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Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Non-invasive, high-resolution cross-sectional imaging of the retina, optic nerve, and cornea, revealing structural changes layer by layer.
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Confocal Imaging
Confocal imaging to support cancer diagnostics and evaluate corneal disease.
Olfactory (Smell Sensation) Testing
Evaluation of smell sensation.
Hereditary & Congenital Ocular Defects
Diagnostic evaluation of inherited and congenital eye abnormalities.
Meibomiography (Meibomian Gland Evaluation)
Imaging to evaluate the Meibomian glands.
Computerized Tomography
Computerized tomography imaging, including intraoperative imaging for surgical guidance during cancer removal.
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Vision Testing
Assessment of visual function.
Medical Services
Non-surgical treatment of eye disease, from common infections to specialized autoimmune retinal therapy.
Corneal Ulcers & Infections
Medical management of corneal ulcers, eye infections, and other surface diseases with aggressive topical and systemic therapy.
Glaucoma Management
Medical therapy to lower intraocular pressure and slow vision loss, including monitoring for at-risk and breeding animals.
Uveitis & Intraocular Inflammation
Diagnosis and control of inflammation inside the eye, including investigation of underlying systemic causes.
Feline Herpesvirus & Infectious Eye Disease
Antiviral and supportive treatment for feline herpesvirus, chlamydia, and other infectious causes of conjunctivitis and keratitis.
SARDS / IMR (Autoimmune Retinal Disease)
Specialized immunomodulatory treatment for Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome and Immune Mediated Retinitis — a service that draws patients nationally and internationally.
Eye Cancer Treatment
Treatment for cancers affecting the eye.
Glasses Fitting
Fitting glasses for veterinary patients.
Comprehensive Diagnostics & Treatment for Strabismus
Evaluation and treatment of abnormal eye alignment.
Surgical Services
A full range of ophthalmic surgery, including procedures available at few veterinary practices.
Eyelid Surgery
Correction of entropion, ectropion, distichiasis, ectopic cilia, trichiasis, heavy eyelid folds, incomplete closure, and eyelid tumors to restore normal eyelid function.
Third Eyelid Surgery
Repositioning of a prolapsed gland ("cherry eye") with a recurrence-resistant technique, plus third eyelid repair and tumor removal.
Nasolacrimal Duct Surgery
Reconstruction of the tear-drainage duct after trauma or inflammation, and widening of duct openings to restore normal tear flow.
Corneal Surgery
Conjunctival grafts, corneo-scleral transposition, superficial keratectomy, and corneal transplants — including artificial corneal transplants, a procedure Dr. Grozdanić pioneered in veterinary patients.
Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL)
Riboflavin and controlled UVA light to strengthen the cornea and help control melting or infected corneal ulcers, often avoiding the need for emergency grafting.
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Glaucoma Surgery
Subconjunctival and frontal sinus shunt placement, diode laser treatment of the ciliary body, and preoperative screening.
Lens & Cataract Surgery
Emergency and routine lens removal for luxation, and cataract removal by phacoemulsification with placement of an artificial lens.
Retinal Surgery
Transpupillary and transscleral laser procedures, trans-scleral cryoprocedures, and vitreoretinal microsurgery to prevent and repair retinal detachment.
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Orbital Surgery
Enucleation with prosthesis, evisceration, and orbital exploratory surgery for removal of tumors and foreign bodies.
Ocular Microbiology Laboratory
Animal Eye Consultants of Iowa operates the first veterinary laboratory in the USA dedicated exclusively to ocular microbiology. Bacterial cultures achieve a 74% growth rate — substantially higher than reported in veterinary literature — and antibiotic susceptibility panels are analyzed following CLSI guidelines for clinically relevant treatment guidance. The service is available to referring veterinarians.
Planning your first visit?
New to Animal Eye Consultants of Iowa? Our First Visit Guide walks through how to prepare, what to bring, and what to expect — plus the forms to complete in advance.