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Ophthalmology

At Garden State Veterinary Services Woodbridge

With best-in-class medicine, technology, and an expert team, we’re fully prepared to provide the complete, compassionate care your pet needs.

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We’re open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and require no referral or appointment for emergency services.

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We're here for your pet and your family

Schedule a visit. We’re here to help.

We want you and your pet to have the best experience possible. If you need us to reach out to your primary care veterinarian for your records, we’re happy to do so.

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Conditions

If your pet is experiencing any of these conditions, our board-certified specialists and team have the expertise to make a difference.

  • Cataracts
  • Conjunctival disease
  • Corneal disease including ulcers, sequestrum, degeneration
  • Dermoids
  • Dry eye
  • Ectopic cilia or distichiasis
  • Entropion or ectropion
  • Glaucoma
  • Ocular cancers including eyelid tumors and iris melanoma
  • Orbital disease
  • Pannus
  • Retinal disease including PRA and retinal detachment
  • Uveitis
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Diagnostics

Comprehensive diagnostic testing allows us to gain a complete understanding of your pet’s condition.

  • Slit lamp biomicroscopy
  • Indirect ophthalmoscopy
  • Schirmer tear testing (dogs)
  • Fluorescein Staining 
  • Tonometry
  • Gonioscopy
  • Ocular Ultrasonography 
  • Electroretinography 
  • CT scan

Treatments

Our approach to treatment prioritizes improving your pet’s quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.

  • Canthoplasty surgery for brachycephalic breeds
  • Gunderson flap (thin conjunctival graft) surgery for corneal edema
  • Cataract surgery via phacoemulsification with synthetic lens replacement (intraocular lenses)
  • Intraocular (intracameral) TPA injections for fibrinous uveitis
  • Conjunctival grafts for deep corneal ulcers and perforations
  • Intraocular (intravitreal) gentamicin injection for refractory glaucoma
  • Contact lens placement
  • Laser barrier retinopexy
  • Corneal graft surgery
  • Laser treatment for glaucoma
  • Cryotherapy for distichia and ectopic cilia
  • Lens luxation removal (Intracapsular Lens Extraction, ICLE)
  • Dermoid cyst removal
  • Parotid duct transposition (PDT) for refractory dry eye
  • Diamond burr debridement for indolent corneal ulcers
  • Prolapsed gland of the third eyelid repair (“cherry eye” surgery)
  • Entropion and ectropion corrective surgery
  • Prosthesis surgery (evisceration with intraocular prosthesis)
  • Entropion temporary eyelid tacking for young, growing dogs
  • Superficial keratectomy for corneal sequestra
  • Enucleation (eye removal) surgery
  • Superficial keratectomy for indolent corneal ulcers
  • Eyelid mass removal
  • Third eyelid flaps for feline acute bullous keratopathy
  • Gonioimplants/shunts for glaucoma
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Prepare for your visit

  • 01Call us directly to schedule an appointment or register your pet before you arrive.
  • 02We’ll gather your pet’s records and collaborate with your primary veterinarian.
  • 03Note your pet's medications, food type, eating habits, and symptoms.

During your visit

  • 01We’ll examine your pet and talk through any additional tests, if needed.
  • 02We’ll go over your pet’s diagnosis in detail together and answer all of your questions.
  • 03You’ll receive a treatment plan, any medication, and helpful guidance before you leave.

After your visit

  • 01Follow your pet’s treatment plan and monitor their symptoms.
  • 02You know your pet best. If anything seems amiss or you have any concerns, give us a call — we’re here for you.
  • 03Our team will continue to partner with your primary veterinarian as a part of your pet’s ongoing care.

Our ophthalmology team

When your pet needs care, our highly trained specialists are here to help.

Frequently asked questions

Understand more about your pet’s condition and treatment options.

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