Eye Care for the Animals
You Love.
Your pet’s eyes are remarkable — and when something goes wrong with them, it can be frightening for the whole family. Vision loss, eye injuries, and chronic ocular conditions all deserve specialist-level attention from a doctor who has spent his career mastering this work.
Skill, Knowledge, Calm, and Compassion — In Equal Measure.
Proficiency in the practice of veterinary ophthalmology requires a special touch. Not only does it require technical skill and dexterity, but it is best practiced with a calming approach. Dr. Arnold brings both — combined with deep clinical knowledge and genuine compassion for every patient.
Dr. Arnold currently provides a depth of care for Colorado communities; working as a private practitioner at Summit with companion animals, as clinical faculty at Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and through his collaborative work with regional zoo partners.
“A calming approach makes all the difference.”
Advanced Training
in Ocular Medicine.
A veterinary ophthalmologist is a veterinarian who has completed additional years of specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease in animals — including inherited conditions, injuries, and surgical management of complex ocular disorders.
Residency Training
of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Colorado State University
When Does a Pet Need an Ophthalmologist?
A referral to an ophthalmologist is appropriate when:
“If you are unsure whether a referral is appropriate, call us — we are happy to discuss the case with you directly.”
Cases We See.
Dr. Arnold provides consultation, medical management, and surgical treatment for a full range of ocular conditions in dogs and cats, including but not limited to:
Lens & Cataract
- Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification)
- Lens luxation management
Glaucoma
- Medical and surgical glaucoma management
- Intraocular pressure monitoring
Eyelid & Adnexa
- Entropion and ectropion correction
- Eyelid tumor removal (simple and complex)
- Cherry eye repair
- Blepharoplasty for complex lid abnormalities
Dry Eye & Immune-Mediated
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) management
- Ocular autoimmune disease
- Ocular allergy management
Corneal Conditions
- Deep corneal ulceration and lacerations
- Indolent ulcer management
- Corneal grafts and superficial keratectomy
- Immune-mediated disease (Pannus)
- Corneal dystrophy and degeneration
Retinal Conditions
- Retinal disease and detachment
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS)
Ocular Oncology
- Intraocular and orbital tumor management
- Eyelid and periocular tumors
Diagnostic Services
- OFA hereditary eye certification exams
- Ocular ultrasound
- Electroretinogram (ERG)
- Tonometry (intraocular pressure)
- Schirmer tear test and fluorescein staining
Enucleation
- Surgical eye removal when medically indicated
Trusted Beyond
the Exam Room.
Dr. Arnold’s expertise extends well beyond companion animal practice. He has an established and ongoing collaborative relationship with the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, providing specialist ophthalmologic care for a remarkable range of species.
This work reflects the depth and breadth of his expertise — and brings that same level of care to every Summit patient.
Dr. Trevor Arnold
Board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist with extensive experience in companion animal eye care, clinical teaching at Colorado State University, and conservation medicine partnerships with regional zoos.
Read Full Bio →Specialist Eye Care.
Personal. Accessible.
At Summit, ophthalmology is practiced by a doctor who has spent his career in this community — teaching, collaborating, and building the kind of reputation that is earned one patient at a time. Dr. Arnold provides the level of specialist eye care your pet deserves.
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