Diagnostics

Diagnostic testing enables our team to pinpoint the underlying cause of your pet’s symptoms, diagnosing their condition(s). We want our pet parents to be involved in the decision-making process, and we thoroughly discuss the diagnostic testing we recommend for your pet and their diagnostic test results. Personalizing your pet’s diagnostic plan ensures we avoid unnecessary tests and procedures while leading us to a more personalized and effective treatment plan.

Diagnostic Overview

Tonometry

Tonometry is a non-invasive diagnostic test used to measure the fluid pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) in dogs and cats. The test is important in diagnosing several eye diseases, including glaucoma and anterior uveitis. The normal intraocular pressure in dogs and cats ranges from 15 to 25 mmHg. If the pressure is higher than 25 mmHg, it indicates glaucoma, a condition that can cause blindness if left untreated. On the other hand, if the pressure is lower than 15 mmHg, it suggests anterior uveitis, which is inflammation of the front of the eye.
Tonometry is a quick and painless test that can be performed in the veterinary clinic. At Pet Health, a technique called rebound tonometry is used to measure intraocular pressure. Rebound tonometry is a non-invasive method of measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) in dogs and cats. This type of tonometry uses a handheld device that gently taps the eye’s cornea and measures the cornea’s rebound velocity. The rebound velocity is then converted into an IOP measurement.