Dr. Laura Barnes, DVM, DACVO
Ophthalmologist
4434 Frontier Trl Austin TX, 78745About
My name is Dr. Laura Barnes. I am a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist working at a multispecialty veterinary practice in Austin Texas. I have been at the practice since I finished my residency 12 years ago. I am boarded in the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology. I have been a veterinarian in general for 17 years. I am certified to treat multiple ocular abnormalities in dogs and cats including trauma, corneal ulcers, corneal lacerations, corneal foreign bodies, glaucoma, removal of cataracts (cataract surgery with lens replacement), repair of corneal perforations, treatment of feline herpes virus, eyelid and eyelash abnormalities. I work closely with the other specialist (internal medicine, neurology, emergency and critical care) in the hospital to provide the best care for our patients and to make sure they have the best quality care possible.
Education and Training
Cal Poly Pomona, California BS and chemistry minor 2001
Ross University DVM 2005
University of MO residency, DACVO 2010
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Veterinary Ophthalmologist Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital 2010 - Present
Awards
- Veterinary Comparative Ophthalmology Intern Award 2007 University of MIssouri College of Veterinary Medicine
- Intern of the year, medical and surgical rotating internship 2006 University of Saskatchewan, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
- Excellence in Veterinary Clinical Ophthalmology 2005 University of MIssouri College of Veterinary Medicine
Professional Memberships
- AVMA
- ACVO
Internships
- Ophthalmology intern; University of Missouri, college of veterinary medicineRotating surgical and medicine intern; University of Saskatchewan, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Fellowships
- N/A
Professional Society Memberships
- American Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerical College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Articles and Publications
- Barnes LD, Giuliano EA, Ota J, Cohn LA, Moore CP. The effect of photodynamic therapy on squamous cell carcinoma in a murine model: Evaluation of time between intralesional injection to laser irradiation. The Veterinary Journal YTVJL-D-07-00603; In PressBarnes LD, Grahn BH. Actinomyces endophthalmitis and pneumonia in a dog. Canadian Veterinary Journal 2007;48:1155-1158 Grahn BH, Barnes LD, Breaux CL, Sandmeyer LS. Chronic retinal detachment and giant retinal tears in 34 dogs: Outcome comparision of no treatment, topical medical therapy, and retina reattachment after vitrectomy. Canadian Veterinary Journal 2007;48:1031-1039
Areas of research
- photodynamic therapy for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in horses
Awards
- 2007Veterinary Comparative Ophthalmology Intern Award, University of Missouri Columbia, College of Veterinary Medicine 2006Intern of the Year, University of Saskatchewan, Western College of VeterinaryMedicine2005Excellence in Veterinary Clinical Ophthalmology, University of Missouri-Columbia,College of Veterinary Medicine2003Outstanding Surgical Team in Large Animal Surgery, Ross University, School ofVeterinary Medicine
Teaching and speaking
- Ophthalmology, Eyes for Austin: CE event for the local Austin Veterinarian put on by CTVSEH, 2021 (virtual conference)Ophthalmic Emergencies: CE event for the local Austin Veterinarians put on by CTVSEH, 2020 Normal Canine Fundus and Variation, Austin Retinal Associates Annual Conference, 4/2019The effect of photodynamic therapy on squamous cell carcinoma in a murine model: Evaluation of time between intralesional injection to laser irradiationResident / Intern Seminar, UMC-College of Veterinary Medicine, November 16, 2007Local photodynamic therapy for squamous cell carcinoma in a murine model; Effect of laser dose (J/cm2)Resident / Intern Seminar, UMC-College of Veterinary Medicine, March 30, 2007.Local photodynamic therapy for squamous cell carcinoma in a murine model; Effect of laser dose (J/cm2)Phi Zeta Research Day, UMC-College of Veterinary Medicine, March 23, 2007. Canine and Feline UveitisResident / Intern Seminar, University of Saskatchewan, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, 2005.Collie Eye AnomalyStudent Presentation, UMC-College of Veterinary Medicine, 2005.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Mountains
Hobbies / Sports
- Crossfit, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, road cycling, legos
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Get to know Veterinary Ophthalmologist Dr. Laura Barnes, who serves patients in Texas.
Dr. Barnes is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist who has been working at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Austin, Texas since the summer of 2010. She enjoys the difficulties and challenges of cataract surgery as well as eyelid and corneal surgery.
With a love for all aspects of veterinary ophthalmology and its mix with other specialties, Dr. Barnes is certified to treat multiple ocular abnormalities in dogs and cats including trauma, corneal ulcers, corneal lacerations, corneal foreign bodies, glaucoma, removal of cataracts (cataract surgery with lens replacement), repair of corneal perforations, treatment of feline herpes virus, as well as eyelid and eyelash abnormalities. She works closely with other specialists (internal medicine, neurology, emergency and critical care, oncology and surgery) in the hospital to provide the best care for patients and to make sure they have the best quality care possible.
Born in California, Dr. Barnes graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, with a minor in Chemistry, from California Polytechnic State University in 2001. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, after which she performed her general rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine. From there, she furthered her training with an internship in ophthalmology and a residency in comparative veterinary ophthalmology at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.
Boarded in the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology, Dr. Barnes has been a veterinarian in general for nearly two decades. She enjoys helping her clients understand their animal’s ocular disease and treatment options.
An active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, her areas of research include photodynamic therapy for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in horses.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. A veterinary ophthalmologist is a veterinarian who specializes exclusively in treating eye disorders in animals.
When not working, Dr. Barnes can be found on her mountain or road bike. She also enjoys photography, crossfit, building legos, hiking, weightlifting, yoga, and Pilates. She has one dog, Molly and one cat, named Black.
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