Veterinary Eye Institute

This week we're celebrating the incredible veterinarians who somehow manage to be a doctor, surgeon, detective, counselor, and teacher.
Thank you for the skill, dedication, and compassion you bring to every patient interaction.
We appreciate the long hours, the difficult decisions, the endless learning, and unwavering commitment you show to your patients and team. Veterinary medicine isn't always easy, but you continue to show up and make a difference.
So this week we celebrate you-and all the lives you've touched, both two-legged and four-legged
Pictured: Dr Brown (VEI Gainesville), Dr Berkowski (VEI Gainesville), Dr. Ortiz & Dr. Mangan (VEI Ocala)

👁️ What is a Resorbed Cataract in Dogs? 🐶

A resorbed cataract occurs when a cataract has been present long enough that the lens begins to break down and shrink inside the eye. Over time, the body attempts to “clean up” the damaged lens material, but this process can lead to significant inflammation and permanent changes inside the eye.

Signs a pet may have a resorbed cataract can include:
✨ Cloudy, wrinkled, or irregular appearance inside the eye
✨ Vision loss or bumping into objects
✨ Redness or discomfort
✨ Squinting or increased tearing
✨ A smaller or abnormal-looking pupil

Why does this matter?
When a cataract progresses and resorbs, it may trigger lens-induced inflammation (uveitis) and can increase the risk of complications such as glaucoma, retinal disease, or chronic eye pain. Even if vision cannot be restored, monitoring and treatment may still be important to maintain comfort and preserve the health of the eye.

Early ophthalmic evaluation gives us the best opportunity to discuss treatment options and long-term management.

🐾 If you notice changes in your pet’s eyes, schedule an ophthalmic examination—subtle changes can represent significant disease.

📢 CALLING ALL OC, LA AND SAN DIEGO COUNTY VETERINARIANS. Join us July 9th for an evening of learning, networking and dinner (of course)! Dr. Amanda Wimms, from VEI Anaheim, will be presenting "Save Your Tears". You will earn 1 RACE-approved CE credit while going some "pearls" about animal ocular surface health. Scan the QR code to register and we hope to see you all there!