Veterinary ophthalmology is a branch, or specialty, of veterinary medicine that studies the health and disease of eyes and vision in animals. A veterinary ophthalmologist is involved in all phases of animal eye care. The specialist works with general practice veterinarians and other veterinary specialists to help diagnose and treat animal eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, vision problems, eye infections, eye cancers, corneal ulcers, dry eye problems, eyelid abnormalities, diseases of the retina and inherited eye defects. If treatment is indicated, he or she makes recommendations and can provide the medical and/or surgical procedures to help return our animal's health and improve their quality of life.