Austin, TX— Laura Barnes is being recognized by Continental
Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for her contributions to the
medical field.
Dr Barnes graduated from California Polytechnic State
University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with a minor
in Chemistry in 2001. She completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from
Ross University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 and completed a general
rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of
Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She finished an internship
in ophthalmology and a residency in comparative veterinary ophthalmology at the
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Barnes is a
board-certified member of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology and
has been a veterinarian for nearly two decades. Dr. Barnes noted that she felt
a calling to veterinary healthcare, and knew that's where she belonged.
Dr. Barnes has been working at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty
& Emergency Hospital in Austin Texas since the summer of 2010. According to
the doctor, she enjoys the difficulties and challenges of cataract surgery as
well as eyelid and corneal surgery. 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. She notes that she enjoys helping her clients
understand their animal’s ocular disease and treatment options.
Dr. Barnes is a 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. According to Dr. Barnes, 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.
According to Dr. Barnes, she is the highest educated person
in her family. She is known for taking
her time with the animals she treats, being very thorough, and explaining
everything in detail to the pet owners.
In her spare time, Dr. Barnes can be found on a mountain or
road bike. She also enjoys photography, Cross-fit, building Legos, hiking,
weightlifting, yoga, Pilates, and spending time with her dog named Molly.
