Veterinary Vision Center

08/27/2026

A dog with SARDS can lose his vision almost overnight while his eyes still look completely normal, which is why appearance alone cannot answer the question. Other causes of sudden blindness can sometimes be reversed if they are caught fast. Our latest post walks through how testing tells them apart.

A dog who loses sight almost overnight might be facing SARDS, which is permanent, or a different cause that can still be reversed, and only testing can tell the two apart. Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS) destroys the retina and causes irreversible blindness, with no proven trea...

08/06/2026

The retina and lens work hard every waking hour, and they lean on antioxidants and omega-3s to handle it. That is why some eye supplements have real research behind them and others just borrowed the vocabulary. Our latest post breaks down which nutrients matter for your pet's vision and how to tell the two apart.

Nutrition plays a real and measurable role in how well a dog or cat's eyes age, and a handful of supplement ingredients carry legitimate evidence for specific ocular conditions. The retina and lens are metabolically demanding tissues, and they depend on a steady supply of antioxidants and omega-3 fa...

07/24/2026

Those big, soulful spaniel eyes come with a catch: the same features that make Cockers, Springers, and Cavaliers so lovable also raise their risk for dry eye, cherry eye, and cataracts. Caught early, most of these conditions are very treatable. Our latest post breaks down the warning signs to watch for.

Spaniels carry a higher-than-average risk of eye disease because of a combination of facial structure and inherited traits, and most of what we see in the breed is highly treatable when the eye is examined early. The genetics that give Cocker, Springer, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels their adora...

07/16/2026

A soft cloth and sterile saline are all it takes to clean your pet's eyes safely. Hydrogen peroxide, contact lens solution, and Visene? Keep those far away. Our latest post walks through the right technique step by step, plus the signs that mean an eye needs a vet instead.

When your pet is recovering from eye surgery or managing a serious eye condition, keeping the area around the eyes clean is part of the treatment, not just tidying up. Normal discharge and everyday bacteria build up quickly, and a healing eye cannot afford that contamination. The reassuring part is....

06/09/2026

Not all age-related changes in a senior dog or cat's eyes mean vision is failing, and the ones that do are often manageable when caught early. Our latest post explains what to watch for at home and how senior vision screening helps catch problems before they progress.

Not all changes to a senior pet’s eyes turn out to be normal aging, and the changes that do threaten vision are often the most manageable when they are caught early. A bluish haze in the lens is usually lenticular sclerosis, a normal aging change with minimal effect on functional vision, but a whi...

05/23/2026

When a pet family brings a dog in for a red, inflamed eye, tick-borne disease isn't usually at the top of their mental checklist. But Lyme, Ehrlichia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Anaplasma can all produce ocular signs ranging from uveitis to retinal hemorrhage to sudden blindness. Missing the systemic connection means treating the eye while the underlying infection continues unchecked. We break down the connection at Veterinary Vision Center.

When you bring your dog in for a red, inflamed eye, tick-borne disease isn't usually at the top of your mental checklist. But Lyme disease, Ehrlichia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Anaplasma can all produce ocular signs that range from uveitis to retinal hemorrhage to sudden blindness, and missi...

05/05/2026

Thinking about breeding your dog, or just want to make sure those big brown eyes are as healthy as they look? CAER eye exams are a thorough, non-invasive way to screen for inherited eye disease that often hides without obvious symptoms.

Performed by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, CAER results help breeders make informed decisions and give every owner peace of mind. Our newest blog walks you through what's involved, what conditions we screen for, and how often exams should be repeated.

CAER Eye Exams for Dogs: What to Expect and Why They Matter If you're getting ready to breed a dog, you're probably already swimming in acronyms: OFA, PennHIP, BAER, CAER. Each one represents a way to look under the hood and check for inherited problems before they get passed along to the next gener...

04/28/2026

Puppies and kittens can be born with eye conditions that are not always visible to the untrained eye. Congenital defects like persistent pupillary membranes, cataracts, and eyelid abnormalities can affect vision and comfort if not identified early.

At Veterinary Vision Center in Shreveport, Dr. Pierce, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, evaluates young pets referred for specialist eye assessment. Early detection gives your pet the best chance at preserving vision. If your vet has recommended an ophthalmology referral, call (318) 797-5522 to schedule a consultation.

Pediatric Ophthalmology: Eye Development in Puppies and Kittens and When to See a Specialist Puppies and kittens are born with their eyes closed, and over the first few weeks of life, their visual system develops rapidly. Most of the time, this process unfolds exactly as it should. But some young an...

04/08/2026

When your pet is referred for an eyelid condition, it is because the problem needs surgical precision to fix properly. Entropion and ectropion are structural issues that cause chronic pain and can damage the cornea over time. At Veterinary Vision Center, our board-certified ophthalmologist evaluates eyelid position, corneal health, and breed anatomy to design a correction tailored to your pet. Request an appointment to schedule a specialist consultation.

When Eyelid Surgery Requires a Specialist: Complex Entropion, Ectropion, and Concurrent Eye Conditions If your pet's regular veterinarian referred them to a veterinary ophthalmologist for eyelid surgery, it is worth understanding what that referral actually means. It does not mean something has gone...

04/01/2026

Attention to those in Texarkana, TX, and surrounding areas: Veterinary Vision Center is now providing convenient ophthalmology appointments every Tuesday, starting April 14th. This is our way of bringing exceptional eye care to your pets. Please contact Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital (information in the post) to book your appointments.

Note: Drs. Bailey and Pierce are still taking appointments and performing surgery in Shreveport, LA.