Ophthalmology

Pets can develop eye problems that may require the care of an eye specialist. The Ophthalmology service at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital is run by Dr. Tony Basher, the only practicing veterinarian who is a Diplomate of the America College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.

The Ophthalmology service at VSH is well equipped with an operating microscope, diode and CO2 lasers, and cryosurgery. A new, state-of-the-art phacoemulsifier is available for cataract surgery. Dr. Basher provides eye certification examinations (CERF) for inheritable eye problems in dogs. He performs soft tissue surgeries, focusing on reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, and procedures of the head and neck. With strong experience in the management of both medical and surgical disorders of the eye, Dr. Basher has a strong commitment of service to his clients and patients and offers a leading-edge perspective on ophthalmology. Find out how to make an appointment.

	Ophthalmology Services and Procedures
	Slit-lamp biomicroscopy Electric tonometry Eye certification exams for inherited eye diseases in pure-bred dogs (CERF) Microsurgery techniques Cryosurgey Indirect ophthalmoscopy Gonioscopy Cataract surgery by phacoemulsification Diode laser treatment for glaucoma, retinal tears, and iris melanomas Electronretinography

Ophthalmology Specialist

Tony Basher, DVM, ACVS, SAS, ACVO

Diplomate ACVS,SAS,ACVO   BVetMed, MVSc, MRCVS DVM: Royal Vet. College (London) Internship: Univ. of Pennsylvania Residency: Western College of Vet. Medicine (Saskatchewan)

Dr. Basher graduated with distinction from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1981. He completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania, and a three-year surgical residency with a Masters degree at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. For several years, Dr. Basher was a tenured professor of surgery at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island.

Dr. Basher has authored numerous scientific articles, reviews, and book chapters in surgery and ophthalmology. He maintains a research interest in wound healing. Dr. Basher is a reviewer for the journal of Veterinary Surgery, serves on committees for the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists and speaks at international, national and local meetings.

Nicole Roybal, DVM

Resident in Ophthalmology

Dr. Nicole Roybal grew up in Hawaii and then moved to Colorado where she received her DVM from Colorado State University in 2007.  She completed a rotating internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego in June of 2008 and is very excited to begin her next phase of training as an ophthalmology resident under the guidance of Dr. Tony Basher.  Dr. Roybal enjoys yoga and cooking in her free time and shares her home with her husband, two dogs and three cats.