Seeing Your Way to Healthy Vision
I’ve needed vision correction aids since I was in 3rd grade… translated: I have worn glasses, hard contacts, soft lens, had Lasik surgery and now cataract lens replacement in both eyes. I appreciate how precious good vision is. I may take a wait and see approach with numerous health issues but not with eyes. My guest is in complete agreement. Dr. Doug Esson is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and practices in Orange County, California. We are going to chat about some of the most common eye ailments your pet may encounter, the signs and what you can do.
BIO:
Dr Esson is a board-certified diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
His many areas of interest & expertise include corneal surgery, high-risk cataract surgery, the management of glaucoma, exotic animal ophthalmology, clinical research & the developing field of telemedicine.
Dr Esson has trained vet students, general veterinarians, interns, residents & ophthalmologists including industry and biotech professionals. His scientific manuscripts have been published in peer-reviewed journals including Veterinary Ophthalmology, the Journal of Glaucoma, Science, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science & the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. He has authored texts including sections in “Veterinary Ophthalmology”, “Glaucoma” & “Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery” as well as his own “Clinical Atlas of Canine & Feline Ophthalmic Disease”. Dr. Esson has also presented his research & clinical studies at ACVO, ECVO, ESVO, WSAVA, ARVO, AGS & AAO and is a consultant ophthalmologist with the Comparative Ophthalmic Research Laboratories (CORL) of Wisconsin & New World Medical (California), a member of the University of Florida’s Center for Vision Research and an associate member of the American Glaucoma Society (AGS).
Dr Esson is well known in the southern California veterinary community where he has practiced & worked closely with the profession for over ten years. He regularly teaches & hosts wet labs and his volunteer work with wildlife has appeared in numerous publications and syndicated television shows. He is involved with multiple conservation organizations and projects and is also a regularly invited national & international speaker.
When not practicing ophthalmology, Dr Esson enjoys spending time with his family and their multiple pets. He is also an avid scuba diver, surfer & photographer.