Ophthalmology
The Equine Medical Center provides comprehensive services to treat eye diseases and injuries in horses. Eye problems often constitute an emergency, and our full-service hospital's 24/7 emergency and critical care team provides prompt care to best protect your horse's long-term vision. We also offer the services of board-certified ophthalmologists, by appointment, for specialized surgical treatments.
Eye diseases and injuries
- Developmental disorders, such as congenital cataracts
- Ulcers of the cornea
- Traumatic injuries
- Recurrent uveitis
Common treatments
- Surgical repair of traumatic injuries
- Control of infection via treatment catheters
- Laser removal of tumors
Appointments and referrals:
703-771-6800
To schedule an appointment, refer a patient, or inquire about our clinical services, please call 703-771-6800 or email emcinfo@vt.edu.
ophthalmology team
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Bio ItemKrista E. Estell, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) , bio
Clinical Associate Professor, Equine Medicine
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Bio ItemElizabeth MacDonald, BVMS, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) , bio
Clinical Instructor, Equine Medicine
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Bio ItemEmily Schaefer, VMD, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVECC , bio
Clinical Assistant Professor, Equine Emergency and Critical Care