The CHUV has recently acquired a portable phacoemulsifier for its ophthalmology service. This device will expand surgical options for CHUV patients, including cataract surgery for adult horses and foals. The origin of cataracts in horses is poorly defined. However, congenital, inflammatory, and hereditary cataracts are reported and encountered clinically. To offer cataract surgery in horses, the CHUV has recently acquired an Alexos 3 device which includes a phacoemulsification tip adapted to...

Watch this video featuring Jenna Donaldson, DVM, who explains the practice model of Trillium Equine Veterinary Services, an ambulatory service that provides after-hour emergency care for horses on a subscription basis.