Bobby’s bulldog Stanley recently suffered a cut on his eyeball.
The injury led to uncertainty about whether surgery would be required. During the process, Bobby learned there are specialists specifically for animal eye care, separate from general veterinarians. He took Stanley to see a dog ophthalmologist after the vet determined they could not treat the issue. At the appointment, he was told that surgery would not be necessary, although the injury involved damage to the second layer of the eye, requiring treatment through the first layer to reach it. Bobby was surprised that a doctor could specialize solely in animal eye care. He learned that dog ophthalmologists can earn around $300,000 a year. He also noted that it is one of the most difficult veterinary specialties to enter through residency programs.
The discussion then turned to pediatric care. Bobby and his wife Caitlin recently took baby Billie to a pediatrician and were surprised to see that 17-year-olds still visit pediatric doctors. Amy confirmed that patients can continue seeing a pediatrician through adolescence and even at 18, though paperwork may be required once they become legal adults. Bobby was confused by the mix of ages in the waiting room, noting the presence of both babies and an older teenager with a mustache. Though Bobby did have a similar experience of his own receiving allergy shots as an adult in a setting filled mostly with children. He felt very out of place in that period of his life.
