Ophthalmology
UF Large Animal Ophthalmology
The equine and large animal veterinarians of the UF Large Animal Hospital Ophthalmology service provide a full range of diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic treatment of eye disorders for equine and other large animals.
The UF Large Animal Ophthalmology service provides ocular rehabilitation and exceptional veterinary care for our equine patients. Our clients come from Gainesville, Ocala, Jacksonville, and all over the world to see our team of ophthalmologists.
UF is at the forefront in the diagnosis and successful therapy of fungal ulcers and stromal abscesses. More successful corneal transplants have been done in horses at UF than anywhere else in the world.
Our veterinarians and highly trained staff also provide superior treatment care 24 hours a day, seven days a week for all ophthalmology patients.
Services include
- Medical and surgical treatment of corneal ulcers and other disorders
- Corneal transplants
- Diagnostic ophthalmology
- Equine cataract diagnosis and surgery
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Recurrent uveitis diagnosis and therapy
- Early glaucoma diagnosis and therapy including endolaser
- Latest therapy for squamous cell carcinoma and sarcoid
Large Animal Ophthalmology Faculty and Staff
- Dennis Brooks, DVM
- Caryn Plummer, DVM, Service Chief
- Brendan Mangan, DVM
- Michala de Linda Henriksen, DVM, Resident
- Hiroki Tsuijta, DVM, Resident
- Shari Greenberg, DVM, Resident
- Holly Kitchen, Veterinarian Technician
- Michelle Wilhelmy, Veterinarian Technician
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The UF Large Animal Hospital veterinarians treat equine and large animal patients in the Gainesville, Ocala and Jacksonville areas, including Alachua and Marion Counties in Florida, and our clients come from all over the United States. Contact us to speak to one of our specialists or to make an appointment.