Animal Eye Care Specialists Chicago

Our Mission

Excellence.

"The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists promotes excellence in veterinary ophthalmology through advanced training, certification, research and education."

Anti-Discrimination Statement

We are saddened by recent tragic events that continued a long history of senseless violence that too often ends in the devastating loss of innocent lives, especially in our Black communities. In times like these, listening with compassion to experiences that differ from our own is critical to start the important work towards solutions. As stated in our Harassment & Discrimination Policy, the ACVO does not tolerate and condemns any form of harassment or discriminatory conduct of any kind, including but not limited to that based on race, ethnic or national origin, color, gender identity and expression, and religious or political affiliation.
Please read the full ACVO BOR/ABVO Joint Statement here.

ACVO Harassment & Discrimination Policy (Approved 6/2018)

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Veterinary Specialists

You may be wondering, when or why might your pet may need a veterinary ophthalmologist? Learn how boarded specialists can work with your general veterinarian to help your pet.

Free eye exams for Service Animals

The 2021 Event has been cancelled. Please see full statement on our Service Animal Event home page .

The ACVO and its diplomates are proud to donate complimentary, screening eye exams to Service and Working Animals every year with the ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event. Annually, registration takes place the month of April and the exams take place the month of May. In ten years our ophthalmologists have donated over 60,000 exams!

Thanks to Epicur Pharma for their amazing sponsor support for this program, and the incredible sponsor support of many more groups and non-profits each year.

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Years PROVIDING FREE EXAMS

Ten years ago, Dr. Bill Miller, the founder of the program, recognized the good that was being done by so many our specialists already donating exams and decided to create a national platform to help expand individual efforts...and this national event was born.

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Animals eyes examined

To date ACVO Diplomate members have examined more than 60,000 Service and Working animals' eyes.

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VolunteerISM

On average, over 300 specialists volunteer their time, staff and financial resources to the program annually.

Check out the ACVO's animal eye care blog to learn more about common diseases, treatments, and innovations. Learn tips and tricks to keep your pet's peepers in tip top shape!

Tips, Treatments,  & Tricks

One day the puppy thinks it is play time and chases your kitty down the hallway. Kitty is cornered, feels threatened and then…. bam!! It happens. You hear your un-expecting puppy shriek and run away. You investigate and see his eye is clamped closed and tearing. You decide it is best to go have it checked out. Your vet confirms that the claw of the cat scratched the cornea. You think, "How are we going to fix this?" Well, let's run down all the likely scenarios.

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A corneal sequestrum is an unusual disease unique to our feline patients. It appears as a tan to dark brown-black area of corneal discoloration. It can vary in size, shape, and depth, and it is usually accompanied by corneal inflammation and vascularization (blood vessels).

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Members in the News

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Find registration link in this blog.

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ACVO Diplomate, Dr. Caroline Betbeze, performed eye exams on some rare Kemp's Ridley sea turtles that were rescued from the northeast waters and were cold-stunned…

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Due to concerns of the health safety of clients, doctors, and employees in the pandemic, continued uncertainty of the course of the pandemic, and overextension of staff from increased caseloads due to limitations created by existing COVID-19 protocols, the members of ACVO feel it is in the best interest of everyone to cancel the 2021 ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event.

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DVM Resources

Review our on-demand educational resources, find ophthalmology CE for general practitioners, and local referrals.

OFA Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER) Examinations

The purpose of the OFA CAER examinations is to provide breeders with information regarding canine eye diseases so they make informed breeding decisions in an effort to produce healthier dogs. ACVO Diplomates work with OFA leadership to review genetic data and annually update breeding recommendations for publication in the 'Blue Book'. CAER examinations must be performed by board certified veterinary ophthalmologists of the ACVO. Use the 'Help My Pet's Eyes' button above to locate a participatig doctor.

Common Conditions

Ever wonder which eye conditions an ophthalmologist is best trained to recognize and treat? Does something look 'different' about your pet's eyes and you're trying to figure out what's happening? Boarded veterinarians have provided this 'Common Conditions' resource to guide you in your research in over a dozen common problems in pets. You may also find help in our  Tips, Tricks & Treatments blog.

The ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation

The ACVO VAF was founded by ACVO Diplomate members with a mission to improve the quality of life of animals by preserving and restoring their vision through education and science. This is now a separate charitable organization, tax deductible donations may be made to the organization to further research and education.

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