North Coast
Animal Eye Doctor
Susan Kirschner, DVM, DACVO
I am here to help solve your pet's eye problems by providing examinations, treatments, and surgery.
I am a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist. I obtained my veterinary degree from Cornell University in 1983. After 4 years of post-graduate study in ophthalmology I took my board exams and became a diplomate of the American Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. I began and ran The Animal Eye Doctor clinic in Beaverton, Oregon for 24 years. I retired from that practice, but now am seeing a limited number of patients in Manzanita.
I offer eye exams and treatments, including care for chronic infections and dry eye conditions, eye tumors, poor vision, glaucoma, and diagnosis and treatment for many other conditions. I am a skilled surgeon but no longer offer cataract surgery or other microsurgery. I continue to offer surgery for tumors, cherry eyes, entropion and similar conditions.
My Services:
Examinations
During each examination I will take a history of the problem, then after I gain the trust of your pet, I will do an exam of the front sections of the eye using a slit lamp biomicroscope. Then I will examine the back half of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve, using an indirect ophthalmoscope. If needed, I will do a test of the eye pressure, do an ulcer dye test, or a Schirmer tear test. On occasion I will do an advanced glaucoma test called gonioscopy, or a cytology of the conjunctival surface or other infectious disease testing.
Surgery
Some tumors are large or involve the tear duct, and your family veterinarian may refer you to a specialist like me to have it removed. Other surgeries that I do frequently include cherry eye surgery and entropion surgery for rolled in eyelids. Currently I perform these surgeries at the clinics of your family veterinarians.
Pre-breeding tests
CERF and OFA
As a board-certified ophthalmologist I am qualified to offer pre-breeding exams and certificates. These, formerly called CERF exams, are now administered by the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation of America).
Equine examinations
I am experienced at performing examinations and procedures on horses, either at your barn or at your veterinarian's clinic. I can also perform corneal surgeries, as well as some specialized injections for glaucoma or chronic uveitis.
Clinic address:
51 Hallie Lane, Manzanita 97130
How to make
an appointment
I am currently seeing patients on every other Wednesday and Thursday, but am available for over the phone advice every day.
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To make an appointment, leave a text or phone message. I will respond generally within 24 hours. Another way to make an appointment is to tap or click on "Make an appointment" at the top of the page and you can book online.
Mobile phone number: (503) 901-1552