Jeaniebean Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 My Huey has cateracts. I need to have them looked at the next 6 months while I'm in Florida since there aren't any in the state of Maine. I know there are animal ophthalmologists but I want an avian one. Only the best for my Huey. Jeanniebean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Do a search on the internet. There are no specialists for ophthalmologists that I could find, but there are Avian Vets in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Penny is correct i did a quick search, contact your nearest avian vet for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Hi Jeanie, Wow, that is great care, dedication and attention you pay to your Grey. If you don't mind my asking, how old is your Grey? Does anyone know if Cataracts are common in Greys as the grow older? Please update us on what the Avian vet says about them and if surgery is available for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Dan i had a little search & in general from what i can tell cataracts seem to be more common in older birds generally a sign of old age.Hopefully someone can fill us in a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I am in Southwest Florida and I would love to know if there is a avian eye doctor around. Keep us posted on your findings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Wow, I don't know about cataracts, but here is a link to the Vet I use, she is in Tampa, FL. If you like what you see, you could call and talk to her and see if she has experience with cataracts. http://www.floridaveterinaryspecialists.com/about/doctor36.cfm I also am interested if you find one that specializes. It would be good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I hope this works, I was looking at the macaw forum and they had this article on there. It specifically speaks about cataracts (in macaws). I figured it has a vet listed on the top and if they do cataract surger for macaws, surely they have experience in other species. http://www.birdsnway.com/boards/mt/mt.cgi?r=441067 Anyway, its just one more place to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discerning Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I found Dr. Z at Plantation Animal Hospital. Shes helping me with my greys calcium levels we did an injection hopefully that will take care of the picking and it's not gout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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