Ophthalmology for Animals

Ophthalmology for Animals Proudly serving our community and providing specialized Veterinary Ophthalmology services since 1998

Happy eyeWEAR Wednesday! All models were generously compensated with tasty treats 🐾 🕶️ •••• ...
10/29/2025

Happy eyeWEAR Wednesday! All models were generously compensated with tasty treats 🐾 🕶️
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This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! We have been highlighting one of our amazing each day. Today we want...
10/17/2025

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! We have been highlighting one of our amazing each day. Today we want to celebrate our lead technician and RVT, JODI⭐️
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Jodi has worked in veterinary medicine for over 27 years. She graduated from Hartnell College with a degree in Animal Health Technology. She has experience with multiple specialities including oncology, internal medicine, cardiology, surgery, and emergency medicine. Jodi has been a vital part of our OforA team since 2021 and provides excellent patient care. Jodi is a fast thinker, problem solver, supportive leader, and compassionate animal lover. We are so grateful for her wealth of knowledge and dedication to our patients and clients!
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Outside of work, Jodi loves spending time camping and off-roading with her husband and two adult children. She also has a bonus child, a spunky and energetic Australian Shepherd named Oakley.
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This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! We have been highlighting one of our amazing each day. Today we want...
10/16/2025

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! We have been highlighting one of our amazing each day. Today we want to introduce and give a big shout out to JENNIFER⭐️
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Jennifer graduated from Foothill College’s Veterinary Technology and received her RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) license in 2024. Prior to working in veterinary medicine, she spent 22 years as a professor of economics in Iowa. Jennifer and her husband moved to California in 2021 which gave her the opportunity to pursue her long-time dream of becoming an RVT.
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Jennifer joined our team in September and already knows that she loves veterinary ophthalmology! She also has interests in anesthesia/ analgesia and veterinary dentistry. We are so lucky to have her as part of our OforA family. She is incredibly kind and compassionate and her love for animals and connection with our clients create a welcoming and positive treatment experience for all.
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Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys scuba diving, disc golf, walking on the beach, reading, word puzzles, and spending time with her husband and their dog, Clara.
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This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! We have been highlighting one of our amazing each day. Tonight we wo...
10/16/2025

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! We have been highlighting one of our amazing each day. Tonight we would want to celebrate AMANDA⭐️
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Amanda has always had a strong love for animals and has been a RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) for 12 years. She is particularly interested in veterinary analgesia and anesthesia and is a star member of our surgery team. She is spunky, kind, dynamic, and innovative. We are so lucky to have had her join our team this past year.
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When not at work, Amanda enjoys whale watching, painting, hiking, flower hunting, and relaxing with her cats Maeve Marie, Bill, and Logan 🐾
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This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! We will be highlighting one of our amazing each day. Today we would ...
10/14/2025

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! We will be highlighting one of our amazing each day. Today we would like say a huge thank you to REYNA⭐️
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Reyna has been working as an RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) in veterinary ophthalmology for the past seven years. Her vibrant energy, patience, and compassionate heart make our clients and patients feel so at ease and confident in their treatment plans. She is a star member of our team, who we all know we can turn to for support. Reyna is also our only bilingual RVT, and we are so grateful to her for allowing us the opportunity to better connect and care for our Spanish speaking community members and their pets.
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When not at work, Reyna loves to travel and spend quality time with family and friends. She has an adorable Merle Chihuahua named Lucy that is always by her side and enjoys being spoiled.
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This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! We will be highlighting one of our amazing techs each day starting wit...
10/13/2025

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! We will be highlighting one of our amazing techs each day starting with CHRISTA ⭐️
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Christa has been a veterinary assistant with OforA for over five years and is the positive energy we all rely on to keep us upbeat and on task. She goes above and beyond for our patients and clients, using special handling techniques to keep patients calm and comforted. For our staff, she is invaluable and no matter how busy the day, you will always find her with a smile on her face (and often a song or two to share). Thank you Christa for all you do for our OforA family!
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When not at work, Christa can be found adventuring outdoors with her two teenagers and fiancé. She is also mama to two corgis and cat. She is currently having fun planning her upcoming wedding (yay!).
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10/13/2025

Our ophthalmologists and support staff utilize many specialized tools and tests to make sure we have the most accurate information about animal eyes. One of those critical tools is called a Tonometer. This invaluable tool measures the intraocular pressure of an eye, also called tonometry. OforA uses tonometers on a variety of animal species. The information collected by tonometry aids in the treatment and care of all of our patients, big and small, spiky and fluffy, and all relying on us for help with their eyes! 👀
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It’s almost spooky season 👀 - we have never had a werewolf stop by, but these dermoids are pretty close!
09/29/2025

It’s almost spooky season 👀 - we have never had a werewolf stop by, but these dermoids are pretty close!

Before swiping or scrolling, take a guess! What is our veterinary assistant Angelica holding?••••It’s not a marble or a ...
08/26/2025

Before swiping or scrolling, take a guess! What is our veterinary assistant Angelica holding?
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It’s not a marble or a water bead - this is a lens! This lens was removed recently during an Intracapsular Lens Extraction (ICLE) surgery performed on one of our cute dog patients with an anterior lens luxation.
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In a normally functioning canine eye, the lens is located just behind the pupil and iris. The lens is critical for focusing light on to the retina for vision. An anterior lens lunation is a condition where this lens has shifted forward into the front part of the eye. If left untreated, this can lead to glaucoma, pain, and vision loss. The goal of an ICLE is to remove the misplaced lens, improve comfort, and prevent further complications. Pets without lenses are visual but will be farsighted, meaning that up close objects may appear blurry but distant objects are clear.
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Lens luxation can cause a variety of symptoms including a visibly displaced lens, redness in the whites of the eye, cloudiness, vision changes (bumping into objects and having trouble navigating), pupil abnormalities, excessive tearing, and lethargy. If your pet is experiencing any of these symptoms, an ophthalmic examination is recommended to rule out lens issues as well as other eye health conditions.
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Noticing a mass on or around your dog’s eyelid? Meibomian gland tumors are predominately benign tumors that can enlarge ...
08/20/2025

Noticing a mass on or around your dog’s eyelid? Meibomian gland tumors are predominately benign tumors that can enlarge and cause irritation to the surface of the eye. They can also house bacteria and disrupt the tear film contributing to ocular surface disease.
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The good news! If caught early, these tumors are often amenable to excision under sedation which allows for a less costly procedure, faster recovery time, and provides a safer alternative to general anesthesia. This procedure is performed often in our clinic and can help prevent future complications.
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The photos above show Mack, an adorable 8 year old Labradoodle who had both upper lid and lower lid meibomian glad tumors removed under sedation.
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We are now enrolling patients for a KCS (dry eye) clinical trial with ! The updated protocols include a longer study dur...
07/25/2025

We are now enrolling patients for a KCS (dry eye) clinical trial with ! The updated protocols include a longer study duration, less frequent office visits, and a very generous visa gift card upon study completion. If you are interested in more information or a screening to see if your pet is a candidate please contact our office. 🖤 👀

Sometimes you just need to snuggle a Sphynx ♥️ ••••Sphynx cat eyes are large and beautiful but are also more susceptible...
07/23/2025

Sometimes you just need to snuggle a Sphynx ♥️
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Sphynx cat eyes are large and beautiful but are also more susceptible to certain eye conditions such as and . Weeping and squinting are common indicators so if your Sphynx is winking at you, bring them to us for an eye exam and of course lots of snuggles!
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8053 Valencia Street
Aptos, CA
95003

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