Robert J. Munger

Media Releases

Get to know Veterinary Ophthalmologist Dr. Robert J. Munger, who serves patients in Texas.

Veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Munger, is the esteemed Owner of Animal Ophthalmology Clinic, Ltd., which boasts offices in both Dallas and Grapevine, Texas. 

With a rich history of professional excellence in the field of veterinary ophthalmology, Dr. Munger has been providing specialized eye care services to the animal community for many years. His commitment to the well-being of pets and animals is evident through his dedicated practice and unwavering passion for preserving their ocular health. His clinics in Dallas and Grapevine serve as trusted hubs for pet owners seeking comprehensive and expert care for their furry companions’ eye-related concerns.

Academically, Dr. Munger received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from Texas A&M University in 1973. After an internship in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery and a year of residency in Large Animal Medicine, he completed his residency in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 1978.

That same year, he founded the Animal Ophthalmology Clinic in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. One year later, in 1979, Dr. Munger interrupted his practice to join the faculty of the University of Tennessee Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Knoxville. During this time, he served as an assistant professor of ophthalmology and worked extensively with the Department of Urban Practice, providing ophthalmological care to both small and large animals. 

From 1979 to 1983, Dr. Munger dedicated himself to teaching veterinary ophthalmology, after which he returned to private practice in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 1983.

Promoting excellence in veterinary ophthalmology, he is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO). ACVO Diplomate members founded ACVO with a mission to improve the quality of life of animals by preserving and restoring their vision through education and science.

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. 

Recommended Articles

• Should I Opt for Cataracts Surgery?

  Cataracts is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye that blocks the light entering the eye, thus affecting vision. Surgery is one of the most common options to treat cataracts and improve vision. It is performed by an ophthalmologist and in most cases, is an outpatient procedure. Cataracts is an eye...

• Differences Between Optometrists, Opticians, and Ophthalmologists

  Safeguarding Your VisionWe are all dependent on our vision in more ways than we realize. Without a healthy vision, we would be unable to smoothly do a lot of things. Our vision enables us to properly work and recognize faces and objects.There are numerous factors that can affect our eyes, including...

• What Is Double Vision?

  What is Double Vision?Seeing two images of the same object displaced horizontally or vertically is known as double vision or diplopia. While most of the cases of double vision are not serious, some need to be treated quickly. There are three categories of diplopia:...

• What is Cataract Surgery?

  The exact cause of cataracts is not known. Nevertheless, it seems that most cataracts are caused by long-term variations in the eye lens protein components which in turn causes cloudiness in the lens. Though not common, cataracts can affect infants and young children due to genetic enzyme...

• What Specialists Perform Cataract Surgery?

  ...

• Reasons Why You Would Need a Cataract Surgery

  Unfortunately, no particular drug or types of eye drops have been found to specifically reverse or prevent the formation of cataracts. There are eyeglasses that can be recommended by your doctor if you develop nearsightedness or blurred vision as a result of cataract formation. A surgical procedure...