For Vets Only
The Animal Ophthalmology Center is a full-time, full-service referral veterinary ophthalmology practice. As such, we have a solid commitment to provide clinical service for veterinarians and their clients. We welcome the opportunity to provide telephone consultation with you regarding your patients that have difficult or challenging ophthalmic problems. We will also provide the highest care available to animals referred to The Animal Ophthalmology Center and will communicate with you by FAX, E-mail and/or telephone immediately following consultation with your client.
The Animal Ophthalmology Center is located at 1300 W. Grand River Avenue, Williamston, MI 48895 (at the northwest intersection of Grand River Road and Churchill Downs.) For complete directions and maps, see http://www.eye-vet.com/location.htm. The telephone number of the practice is 517-655-2777, FAX: 517-655-2723, E-mail: mail@eye-vet.com. For Referral Forms please go to http://www.eye-vet.com/referral.htm. Additional forms may be viewed and downloaded at http://www.eye-vet.com/forms.htm.
Thank you for the opportunity to work with you in the comprehensive management of eye care of animals. This website is constantly changing. Please re-visit us to view our forthcoming additions (pages on Interesting and Challenging Cases, Species-specific pages, Eye Disease-specific pages, Case of the Month).
Preparation of a-Interferon for Topical Ocular Use
a-Interferon protein is very fragile—similar to insulin. Do not shake the solution to mix it. Below are directions to dilute alpha interferon to 300 units/mL for topical ocular use:
Supplies:
- 1 vial a-Interferon (3,000,000 units/0.5 mL; Roche Laboratories)
- 1 Liter of 0.9% sodium chloride for injection
Procedure:
- Combine 0.05 mL a-Interferon with 9.95 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride solution for a final volume of 10 mL at a concentration of 30,000 units/mL. Gently swirl the mixture until mixed well.
- Remove 0.1 mL of the solution prepared in step 1 (30,000 units/mL) and mix with 9.9 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride solution. This will result in a final volume of 10 mL at a concentration of 300 units/mL. Gently swirl the mixture until mixed well.
Topical Treatment:
Apply 1 drop to the affected eye(s) q 8 h.
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