Animal Eye Care of Richmond

08/19/2025

It’s a bittersweet moment as we say goodbye to one of our own! Kira, your dedication, hard work and passion for animals have always shone through… So it’s no surprise that you’re off to pursue your dream at .
We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish. We will miss you!

07/31/2025

On Tuesday, we had a Frenchie cherry eye special!

07/22/2025

A coming of age story: 8 month old Gunner was finally old enough for his entropion repair. He immediately looked more comfortable in recovery!

07/16/2025

Meet Ghost, ’s newest rep!

07/08/2025

06/18/2025

Swipe to see how excited Nala was to have her sutures removed after her entropion and cherry eye repair!

06/04/2025

Rocco the Burmese came in today to get an evaluation for cherry eye. Luckily, he was able to stay for same day surgery with Dr. Belk.
Cherry eye is when the nictitating membrane, also known as the third eyelid, prolapses. It is primarily seen in dogs, but can occur in certain cat breeds.

05/28/2025

Endothelial degeneration occurs when the cells on the innermost layer of the cornea deteriorate gradually over time. Since these cells do not regenerate, their loss leads to corneal edema (fluid within the layers). As a result, the cornea becomes cloudy and vision is impaired.
While we can manage early cases medically, surgery can be a good option for more advanced stages.
As seen here, Rosie had a remarkable improvement following placement of a Gundersen conjunctival flap on both eyes by Dr. Belk. She’s enjoying better vision and improved comfort post-operatively!

05/14/2025

🎉 We are so proud of our team!
All of our doctors, licensed technicians, assistants, and office manager are now RECOVER BLS & ALS Rescuer Certified! 🩺🐾

What does this mean?
RECOVER BLS (Basic Life Support) focuses on essential life-saving techniques like CPR, airway management, and chest compressions in emergencies.
RECOVER ALS (Advanced Life Support) covers advanced care like defibrillation, advanced airway management, and drug administration for critically ill animals.

Together, BLS & ALS certifications ensure our team is prepared to handle life-threatening situations with the best possible care. 💙

05/05/2025

Puppies!

04/16/2025

Bocephus, aka Bo, is an 8-year-old Labrador Retriever who was diagnosed with juvenile cataracts when he was just 4 years old. To manage his condition, he received topical anti-inflammatory eye drops and , a supplement developed by , which supports ocular health in cats and dogs. After a period of medical management, Bo underwent cataract surgery with Dr. Blair, and he’s now able to hunt again without any visual impairments!

04/07/2025

It’s that time again! Our doctors are proud to volunteer for the upcoming ACVO®/Epicur Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening in May. This is a philanthropic event that provides free, ocular screening eye exams to qualified Service & Working Animals each May. Registration is open now until April 30th.