VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY

Many eye diseases are time sensitive, so a prompt consultation or referral is in your pet's best interest. Specialists serve as an extension of your family vet's practice by providing the highest level of ocular health care, our team will collaborate with your family veterinarian to develop the best treatment plan.

WestVet Animal Vision Center

We are dedicated to providing the finest in veterinary ophthalmology services to our clients, pets and referring family veterinarians. Our services include:

Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmic Ultrasound
Electroretinograms (ERG)
Tonometry & Gonioscopy
Glaucoma Treatment
Intraocular Tumor Surgery
Corneal Ulcers and Corneal Dystrophy treatments
Cherry Eye (prolapsed third eyelid) surgery
Cryosurgery
Keratonconjunctivitis (dry eye) treatments
Viral Infections: Canine distemper virus and feline herpesvirusI(hpv-1) treatment

Does your pet need a veterinary ophthalmologist?

The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) states that pets could benefit from the care of a veterinary ophthalmologist for the following:

when an eye condition is not responding to initial therapy
vision is deteriorating
a corneal ulcer is not responding to the initial treatment or antibiotics
a corneal debridement should be utilized
diabetes and vision complications can be avoided
determining there are no inherited ocular diseases (if you are considering breeding a pet)
cataract surgery and lens implantation
severe eye infections
cosmetic alterations in lieu of eye removal
utilizing cryotherapy for eyelid tumors
treatment of an eyelid mass
advanced surgical and medical management of Glaucoma
conjunctivitis or tear film abnormalities

Idaho’s only board certified veterinary ophthalmologist

WestVet is proud to offer comprehensive veterinary eye care from Carrie Breaux, DVM, MVSc, DACVO. Dr. Breaux is a Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO).

This professional distinction places them among an elite group of veterinary ophthalmologists nationwide. In 2013, only 350 veterinary specialists had met the stringent requirements to become a Diplomate of the ACVO. After completing an undergraduate degree and a four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, Diplomates continue with a one-year internship, followed by three years of additional specialized training in an approved ophthalmology residency program. The final step is the successful completion of rigorous written and practical examinations. In addition, veterinary ophthalmologists are required to maintain their skills through annual continuing education.

Diplomates continue with a one-year internship, followed by three years of additional specialized training in an approved ophthalmology residency program. The final step is the successful completion of rigorous written and practical examinations. In addition, veterinary ophthalmologists are required to maintain their skills through annual continuing education.