Lab of Veterinary and Comparative Ophthalmology

The laboratory works on clinical veterinary ophthalmology and comparative ophthalmology. The lab studies mechanisms, diagnosis, and management of ophthalmic diseases with importance in veterinary or human medicine, especially glaucoma, retinal degeneration, retinal ischemia, corneal diseases, keratoconjuntivitis sicca, cataracts. The lab staff is also involved in clinical duty of veterinary ophthalmology service. The service provides management of ophthalmic diseases in companion animals, exotic pets, and zoo animals.
Faculty
Dr. Chung-Tien Lin （ctlin@ntu.edu.tw︱T. +886 2 27359931）
Research interests

1. Laser surgery of glaucoma in dogs and cats
2. Retinal diseases of small animals and humans
3. Antioxidant nutrients for retinal protection and eye health in animals and humans
4. Complications of hypermature cataracts in dogs and cats