Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker is joined by Dr. Alex Sigmund to discuss anything and everything regarding veterinary ophthalmology!Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!Dr. Alex Sigmund: https://www.instagram.com/theveteyeguy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00How Dr. Sigmund Became A Veterinary Ophthalmologist 00:49What Animals Does Dr. Sigmund See? 02:10Veterinary Ophthalmology Is Competitive 03:46Can Dogs Get Pink Eye? (@shaypoindexter) 07:00What Is The Treatment For Chronic Eye Discharge In Senior Pets? (@shelbystevens) 08:16The Controversy With Lysine 11:12Are There Any Tricks To Performing A Better Ophthalmic Exam? 13:53Is There A Cheaper Option To Tono-Pens? 17:13When Should You Refer To An Ophthalmologist? 20:29Are NSAIDs A Good Pain Controller? 22:57Is A Ruptured Eyeball An Emergency? 24:32Dr. Sigmund's Crazy Cat Eye Case 27:46When To Perform An Enucleation 29:45Are There Any Cataracts-Solving Eyedrops? (@archiepalm) 32:11Why Are Humans And Dogs Prescribed The Same Medications In Ophthalmology (@rebeccajoymusic) 35:42What Happens When A Dog Damages Their Nictitating Membrane? (@nipmo) 37:19What Are The Success Rates On Pro-Lapsed Cherry Eyes? 39:50Dr. Sigmund's Recommended Resources (@disableddvm) 44:32Outro 48:03