A Peek Into Veterinary Ophthalmology w/ Dr. Alex Sigmund
Episode description
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker is joined by Dr. Alex Sigmund to discuss anything and everything regarding veterinary ophthalmology!
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Intro 00:00
How Dr. Sigmund Became A Veterinary Ophthalmologist 00:49
What Animals Does Dr. Sigmund See? 02:10
Veterinary Ophthalmology Is Competitive 03:46
Can Dogs Get Pink Eye? (@shaypoindexter) 07:00
What Is The Treatment For Chronic Eye Discharge In Senior Pets? (@shelbystevens) 08:16
The Controversy With Lysine 11:12
Are There Any Tricks To Performing A Better Ophthalmic Exam? 13:53
Is There A Cheaper Option To Tono-Pens? 17:13
When Should You Refer To An Ophthalmologist? 20:29
Are NSAIDs A Good Pain Controller? 22:57
Is A Ruptured Eyeball An Emergency? 24:32
Dr. Sigmund's Crazy Cat Eye Case 27:46
When To Perform An Enucleation 29:45
Are There Any Cataracts-Solving Eyedrops? (@archiepalm) 32:11
Why Are Humans And Dogs Prescribed The Same Medications In Ophthalmology (@rebeccajoymusic) 35:42
What Happens When A Dog Damages Their Nictitating Membrane? (@nipmo) 37:19
What Are The Success Rates On Pro-Lapsed Cherry Eyes? 39:50
Dr. Sigmund's Recommended Resources (@disableddvm) 44:32
Outro 48:03