This brochure will help familiarize you with the policiesof our office and provide answers to frequently askedquestions.

AMERICAN COLLEGE OFVETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGISTS

Bring all your pet's medications, especially eye med-ications to the initial examination. If you find it nec-essary to cancel your appointment, please let usknow as soon as possible The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmolo-

gists (ACVO) was established in 1970 and is theAmerican Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) -sanctioned specialty board which sets the standardsfor advanced training and board certification inveterinary ophthalmology. Approximately 1/3 of the 175Diplomates (or members) of ACVO are engaged inprivate practice and accept cases on a referral basisfrom general veterinary practitioners. The remaining2/3's are empioyed by academic institutions, such asthe College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&MUniversity, where they teach veterinary students,perform research, and conduct clinical specialtypractices in sophisticated veterinary teaching hospitals.

SERVICES: FEES:

The ANIMAL EYE CLINIC is a specialty referralpractice limited to veterinary ophthalmology. Patientsare examined at 1-20 Animal Medical Center, Arlington,Texas. The clinic is equipped to provide a full range ofveterinary ophthalmic diagnostics, therapeutics, andsurgical services including plastic and reconstructionsurgery, parotid duct transposition, corneal repair,glaucoma procedures, intraocular prosthesis, electro-retinography, and phacoemulsification for cataractextraction.

Fees are payable when service is rendered. Paymentmay be made with cash, check, VISA, Mastercard,Discover or American Express. A written estimate offees will be provided for all patients requiring hospitali-zation, extensive treatment, or surgery.

REFERRING VETERINARIAN:

A complete written report is mailed to your veterinar-ian after your pet's examination. Please be sure thathis or her name and address are given so that thereport is received by your doctor. Remember, yourdoctor will administer your pet's primary health care formany years to come. Referring a difficult ophthalmiccase demonstrates your veterinarian's concern for youand your pet. Please keep him/her informed of yourpet's progress.

The goal of ACVO is to promote the highest level ofprofessional competency in veterinary ophthalmology.To meet this goal, the ACVO establishes certificationstandards and procedures as well as administersexaminations to qualified veterinarians aspiring tobecome Diplomates (or members) of the ACVO.

BREED CERTIFICATION:

GOALS OF ACVOExamination of purebred dogs and cats for inheritedocular disease includes slit lamp biomicroscopy, directand indirect ophthalmoscopy, and special techniquesas required.

LARGE ANIMAL EXAMINATION: (Maps of clinic location on back)

The ANIMAL EYE CLINIC extends diagnostic andsurgical services to include equine and food animals. Itis preferable to examine the large animal with yourregular veterinarian present for consultation.

THE DOCTORS' BACKGROUND:HOW DOES A VETERINARIAN BECOMEA BOARD CERTIFIED VETERINARYOPHTHALMOLOGIST?

Dr. Paulsen received his DVM degree from TexasA & M University in 1977. That same year Dr. Paulsenwas awarded the Thomas S. Gathwright Award forAcademic Excellence. After graduation Dr. Paulsenwas commissioned in the U.S. Army and served sevenyears on active duty in the Army Veterinary Corps.From 1984 to 1987, he attended graduate school andcompleted an ophthalmology residency-at the ColoradoState University - Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In1987 Dr. Paulsen received a Master of Science degreein Clinical Sciences and became a Diplomate in theAmerican College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Dr.Paulsen established the Animal Eye Clinic in FortWorth in 1987 and in 1989 accepted a position in theEye Clinic for Animals in Garden Grove, California.After one year in California, he reopened his practice inthe DFW Metroplex.

A veterinarian must possess a DVM or VMD degreefrom a veterinary school accredited by the AVMA.Following this, a candidate must complete a one-yearinternship (or practice equivalent) followed by anapproved residency training program (2-3 yearsduration) under the close supervision of a BoardCertified veterinary ophthalmologist. Once the residencyprogram has been completed, a candidate mustsubmit credentials documenting training, clinicalcompetency, and scientific contributions to veterinaryophthalmology. After these credentials are approvedand accepted by the ACVO, the candidate must passoral, written, and practical examinations.

SPECIALTY PRACTICE POLICY:

The ANIMAL EYE CLINIC does not offer any ancillaryhealth care services and will examine, diagnose andtreat only diseases of the eye and visual apparatus. Aspecialty practice is designed to be an extension of theservices offered by your veterinarian.

APPOINTMENTS:

The hospital is open 24 hours. Patients are seenby appointment only: however, emergency patientswill be examined as soon as possible. Office hoursare 9:00 - 5:00, Monday through Friday.Appointments are also available some evenings.

A veterinarian who has successfully completed thetraining, credentials, and examination requirements ofthe ACVO is a Diplomate in the American College ofVeterinary Ophthalmologists and has earned the rightto be called a Board Certified specialist in veterinaryophthalmology.

WHY SHOULD MY ANIMAL SEE ANACVO CERTIFIED SPECIALIST?

New knowledge as well as hiqh-technoloqy diag-nostic and surgical techniques have developed sorapidly in veterinary medicine that is now impossiblefor anyone individual to remain current, equipped, andcompetent in all disciplines of veterinary medicine.Possessing the equipment, training, and experience tomanage complex eye problems, the ACVO specialistcan provide your animal with the best possible' eyecare.

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Practice Limited to Diseases of the Animal Eye

Located In:

1-20 Animal Medical Center5820 W. Interstate 20 Hwy

Arlington, Texas 76017(817) 483-8762

Metro (817) 572-0163Fax (817) 478-3692

Michael E. Paulsen, DVM, MSDiplomate, American College of

Veterinary Ophthalmologists

" ... that light shall prevail over darkness ... "