St johns mag feb 2016

FEBRUARY 2016

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ST.JOHNS MAGAZINE

Its All About

LOVE

The Heart Chakra Romantic St. Johns The Art of Love

1 Photo by Mindy Kerr | Nature’s Child Photogrpahy

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February 2016 | St. Johns Magazine

Made with

LOVE

Debbie Gaylord - Publisher

Mindy Kerr - Photographer

Darren Rosenbaum - Editor

Lori King-Kocsis - Social Media

Featured Local Experts.....

Dr. Veling - Animal Health

Nancy Cohen -Health Expert

Casey Chin

Palencia Pet Clinic

Feeding the Body Feeding the Soul

Tutoring Club

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Parents of High School Seniors Are You Prepared for the

FAFSA Form?

by Casey Chin Local Admissions Expert Tutoring Club

If you’ve got a student who is currently a senior in high school and

with the FAFSA form, or if your advisor has not offered assistance in this area,

has been applying for college admissions for the past few months, you’ve

contact Chris Morrison with Investment Management Group. His knowledge

probably heard of the FAFSA form! What is FAFSA? FAFSA stands for Free

and expertise in the financial business can help guide you through the steps

Application for Federal Student Aid.

of the FAFSA and beyond with additional financial college planning assis-

tance.

The FAFSA is a form that should be completed sometime between

January and early March and is used to determine the amount of money each

The entire college planning and financial aid process can be very

family is expected to contribute towards college fees. Additionally, the re-

overwhelming! Taking it step-by-step will help alleviate some of the stress!

sults of the FAFSA are used in determining awards for certain scholarships,

If you have any questions or need additional help, please be sure to consult

grants, work study opportunities, and loan amounts. Completed FAFSA

with a college planning specialist or guidance counselor.

forms are typically due to the schools by March 15th, but awards are given

STEP BY STEP:

out on a first-come, first-serve basis which is why I suggest submitting the form in January! Tax returns are helpful to complete the form because the FAFSA questions will refer to specific lines on your most recent tax return, but

sible.

do not have to be finalized – estimated amounts can be used for the initial

2. STEP TWO: Fill out FAFSA form sometime

form. Many families choose to opt out of completing the form because it

between January and early March. Tax

can be a long process, and they don’t think they will qualify for aid from the

entries can be estimates on initial form and

government. However, it is my opinion from personal experience as a former

resubmitted with final numbers later.

Scholarship Coordinator at a university that ALL families should complete the

3. STEP THREE: Take your FAFSA forms to a

FAFSA. Academic Administration use the information on the FAFSA forms to

financial advisor that is very familiar with

award their own scholarships and grants and the criteria for “need-based”

the FAFSA and asset management to look

could be different at the university level than what is required by the federal

over the forms in order to maximize your

government.

potential financial aid.

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1. STEP ONE: File taxes early January if pos-

Before completing your FAFSA form, contact a financial advisor

4. STEP FOUR: Submit to colleges by March

with college planning experience to discuss asset management in order to

15th – be sure to check with each school

maximize your full eligibility potential for federal aid. If you are not familiar

for specific dates!

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MARKLAND GROUND BREAKING! A HINES COMMUNITY

Hines, the international real estate firm, announced today that award-

of the grand homes of St. Augustine. The Markland Manor House, the amenity center-

winning builders have broken ground on the first of six new model homes at Markland,

piece of the community, will be designed in a classic, Greek Revival style and will be

its signature, master-planned community in St. Johns County, FL. The home builders

accompanied by formal gardens linking indoor and outdoor spaces at the amenity center

for this community will include Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Cottage Home Company,

and then meandering out into the community through a trail and park network. Formal

Riverside Homes, Providence Homes, Drees Homes, and Dream Finders Homes. These six

landscape themes will also accent the classic architectural detailing of the community’s

builders are all privately owned and have consistently operated with the highest levels

homes to create a distinct and elegant new home community.

of customer service. Buyers will be able to select from a diverse, yet complementary

offering of architectural styles and floor plans. Initial home pricing will range from the

zero-entry pool framed by lush landscaping, cabanas and pergolas, a fitness center and

$300K’s to over $600K with numerous home plan options by multiple builders available

yoga studio, a gathering and entertainment room, tennis courts, an innovative explorer

at each price point. “From our experience at Palencia, we know that buyers respond

dome playground, and an interconnected network of neighborhood parks. Additional

well to choice and value a commitment to quality from their home builder as well as the

information regarding Markland can be obtained by visiting and registering at the com-

community developer,” noted Hines managing director, Walter O’Shea. The six spectacu-

munity website, www.markland.com or calling (904) 513-5740.

lar model homes will open in March and the first offering of inventory homes will be

completed in the second quarter of this year.

the world. Visit www.hines.com for more information.

Markland will provide residents with resort-quality amenities including a

Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in

At Markland, the Hines’ design and development team has developed a

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The

Heart Chakra

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by Nancy Cohen

What is a chakra? The word chakra comes from Nancy Cohen RDN LDN Sanskrit meaning : “spinning wheel”. In a sense it explains www.feedingthebodyfeedingthesoul.com the meaning of the role of the chakras - rotating energy

centers of incoming and outgoing energy. They continually

open and activated, the heart chakra is the chalice of your

receive and transmit energy and other information from

joy. You see and hear people through the loving nature of

the different parts of your body.

your heart gateway. When your heart chakra is closed you

will hear others through judgement and fear.

During February, the month of love, we focus on

It is through your heart chakra that you may con-

nect with the heart of your soul and have a more expansive and fulfilling relationship with yourself and others. When

our hearts, love and feelings of caring and warmth. Why

It is your heart chakra that assists you to open to re-

not learn how to open our heart chakras and bring our-

ceive unconditional love and share that with others as well

selves into harmony?

as the rest of your physical body and other chakras. When

The Heart Chakra sits between the breasts. It is the

your heart chakra is closed or out of balance you might ex-

center of your enlightened consciousness and connects

perience heart ailments, breathing issues, blood pressure

yourself to all of the gateways of your other energy bod-

issues, fear, inability to love or unable to love nourish and

ies (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies). By

support the self.

opening the heart chakra you connect more fully with your

divine essence and hold your heart open to all that is.

peace, harmony and love.

When this chakra is balanced you can experience

Try the following activities daily and keep your heart open to love! ♥♥ Give and receive 12 hugs a day for optimal health. So give hugs and kisses. ♥♥ Smile at everyone you see daily, even if you don’t feel like smiling. ♥♥ Forgive others and yourself. ♥♥ Give friends, family and co-workers positive feedback. ♥♥ Avoid criticizing anyone or anything, including yourself. ♥♥ Take any opportunity you can to foster love and loving feelings. Love is like a current.

Whatever you give will come back to you.

Take any opportunity you can to foster love and loving feelings. Love is like a current. Whatever you give will come

back to you. By sharing your love with others you hold the mirror and receive for yourself what you send out.

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Our Fun List of Romantic Things To do in St. Johns!

Photo by Mindy Kerr, Nature’s Child Photography

1. In each other’s arms at top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

2. Gazing at the sea on the wide open Crescent Beach.

3. Strolling the quiet path along the intercoastal near Matanzas Inlet.

4. Eating a dinner for two at The Reef while enjoying the view.

5. Pretending you are time travelers as you walk beneath the live oaks at Alpine Groves Park.

6. Listening to some live local music in the

First Friday Art Walk.

9. Visiting the Alligator Farm’s Rookery together.

10. People watching while eating at an outdoor cafe on Aviles Street.

11. Riding in a horse drawn carriage along the historic streets of St. Augustine.

12. Sharing a crepe at Yofrodipity!

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“My great pleasure is the marking of special occasions with my clients. We brainstorm and sketch ideas that can only spark from the creative collaboration of craftsman and patron. And then I bring those visions into the reality of precious metals and gems. It doesn’t get much better than that. “ ~Joel Bagnal, Goldsmith

Entering the quaint workshop which doubles as a storefront on historic Aviles Street in St. Augsutine, one finds exquisite works of art made of sterling silver and real gold beneath the glass cases. Each piece is unique unto itself and was created by the Master Jeweler who owns the shop, Joel Bagnal. Bagnal has been bringing quality craftsmanship to St. Augustine’s locals and visitors since 2001.

was commissioned to create a Mace for Cedar Crest College as the gift of the senior class of ‘73 to honor the faculty. The ceremonial academic mace was made in silver and rosewood during over 300 hours of work at his bench.

It all began with his love of design and art. Bagnal graduated from Stetson University with a Major in Art. Stetson was followed by a Master of Education from Boston University and a Master of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing from the University of Georgia.

It was after Bagnal received the National Endownment for the Arts Craftsmen’s Grant, at Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA., that he left teaching and opened his first shop in Wellesley, MA in 1978. He began offering distinctively handmade designs in gold and silver, commemorating marriages, partnerships, and any special occasion or relationship with collaboratively designed objects of adornment.

“The design chemistry between jewelry designer and client is the creative breath that brings the piece to life. With PDFs and JPEGs, I routinely scan my color originals and email them anywhere. So, with the combination of a very old discipline and very new technology, we are not bound by geography.” Bagnal provides progress shots of each stage of the creative process provided to the client and expert advice in diamonds and gemstones.

Joel Bagnal is at heart an artist with an eye for beauty, depth and history.

Just like the stunning landscapes and photography by local artists that adorn the walls of his shop/workshop, his art is representative of something unique and special that has evolved in St. Augustine over many years, and is a gift to our community.

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LORI KING-KOCSIS

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Lori King-Kocsis has led an interesting life beginning with growing up on a maple syrup farm in upstate New York with a gaggle of siblings where she learned that it takes 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup.

There is little that is typical about this woman who’s dynamic career path reflects a spirit of adventure combined with a desire to promote others.

A few years back, Lori left the “comfort” of corporate America and all that it implies to follow her dreams.

After a twenty-five year career in corporate, small business, and not-for-profits, change was due. Lori and her husband Paul, an artist and singer/ songwriter, along with two of their four children and the family beagle, Benjamin (who has an Instagram account) spent the last two years traveling across the country in a 1979 Airstream. They went to some fantastic places, and thoroughly enjoyed spending time in northern California and met some amazing people along the way. They are currently writing a book about the adventure and what they learned through the experience.

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In California, Lori was able to spend time in unusual but creative endeavors that had always been on her bucket list. Over the years, she performed in a number of major movies and last year she was an extra for Silicon Valley (HBO) and the movie San Andres (with “The Rock”). She also worked at a winery in the tasting room, something she always wanted to experience. She learned how to identify those elusive notes in a wine, like chocolate, cola, lavender.

This year Lori and Paul decided to return east and chose the First Coast as the perfect location. Most of their family is on the east coast and they wanted to be closer to them. The arts community in St. Augustine as well as proximity to the beach and natural beauty of the area were also contributing factors.

She is looking forward to working with locally owned small businesses in St. Johns who are making a difference in our economy. Lori’ is an expert in the areas of marketing, business development, communication, and social media engagement and is known as a great connector who loves meeting people and learning about them. Her goal is to help business owners get started on those basics, to help them with

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LORI’S ADVICE TO BUSINESS OWNERS ABOUT STARTING A SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN. 1. Figure out which platform will work best for your business. Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, E-Newsletters, Instagram, Pinterest 2. Stay current with trends. Start with the basics that work for your business.

3. Get the basics in place. Though new technology is constantly evolving, many business owners don’t have the basics in place yet. It can be a struggle just working on your day to day work, adding another element like social media to the mix can be overwhelming.

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St. Augustine Beach Seaside Wildlife Garden Wins Statewide Award

Transforming a weed infested area overrun with trash and debris is nothing new for the St. Johns County (SJC) Master Gardeners. Winning a state-wide award for their effort elevates that experience to an entirely new level. That is exactly what happened this year when the State was handing out awards for a beautification and enhancement project. The SJC Master Gardeners won top prize for their Seaside Wildlife Garden, located just south of the St. Augustine Beach Pier, St. Augustine Beach, Florida.

On Tuesday, January 19, 2016, St. Johns County Board of Commissioners presented the Master Gardeners a Proclamation to celebrate winning this prestigious, competitive award. In doing so, they recognized that this county has a large resource of professional Master Gardeners who know how to turn an idea into reality.

Seaside Wildlife Garden officially welcomed butterflies and hummingbirds, along with beachgoers, in November 2014 with a dedication ceremony that celebrated the all-volunteer effort that created this beach haven. Today yoga classes meet in the garden as well as locals who stop by to watch the butterflies, read a book or simply enjoy a quiet place of refuge.

Spearheading the project was Master Gardener CJ McCartney, who said, “What a great time to be a Master Gardener.

This exciting project was all about collaboration, camaraderie and cooperation where so many smart and talented Master Gardeners stepped up to make a real difference in their community. Everyone brought their best to make this project a success.�

Over 30 volunteers showed up

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to help in a variety of ways - from building trellises out of recycled pallets to hauling materials and mulch to digging plants out of their yard. Some weeded and cleared the beds while others prepped and mulched the soil. Always open to learning new skills, Master Gardeners sanded and stained benches and pallets while others pressure washed the grime off the concrete. Most of the donated or propagated plants were Florida natives and are salt tolerant plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, like the Maypop passion vine and coral honeysuckle that cover the trellises so the Zebra Longwing and Gulf Fritillary Butterflies have a new nesting home.

The following Master Gardeners who created, installed and maintained this wildlife garden are CJ McCartney, Lynda Eidson, Pam Mirelson, Robert Mirelson, Ginna Allmond, Giselle Thompson, Nana Royer, Nancy Henley, Shirley Barber, Sharon McIlhenney, Rosemary Holmquist, Rosemary Baldwin, Michelle Wiles, Kathy Luoma, Betsy McCoy, Sylvia Brunet, Karen Matulina, CJ Jacobs, Renee Stambaugh, Gayle Prevatt, Gloria Hopkins and Tammy Burkhardt.

Horticultural agent Keith Fuller advised and supported the group throughout the project and encouraged them to pursue this prestigious state-wide award.

St. Johns County UF/IFAS Master Gardeners is a volunteer-driven program that benefits the citizens of Florida. It relies on dedicated volunteers who have an interest in gardening and in giving back to their communities. UF/IFAS is an acronym for University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

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St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting free guided kayak tours at Florida Community Trust Parks. This month we are launching from Alpine Groves Park, 2060 State Road 13 Switzerland at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 25, Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27. This trip will provide participants with the opportunity to spend the day exploring the east side of the St. Johns River, learning about the local history, and discovering the flora and fauna found along the bank of the river with St. Johns County Naturalist AyoLane Halusky. When we offer tours at our Florida Communities Trust Parks there will be no fee. Seats are limited.

To RSVP for a seat, or for additional information, please call 904.209.0335 or email at kussia@sjcfl.us.

Feb 20th YMCA Mardi Gras Beach Run February 16th GTM Research Reserve Marineland Lecture This lecture series is held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10 - 11 a.m. at the GTM Research Reserve Marineland Field Office. The series is designed to inform the public about their coastal natural world. This lecture is titled “Wonderful World of Sharks” and is presented by Dr. Alistair Dove, director of research & conservation at the Georgia Aquarium. The lectures are free so space is limited and reservations are

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Enjoy a one-mile Fun Run along the beach or get serious in a 5K from the St. Augustine Beach Pier into Anastasia State Park and back. This seaside event supports local YMCA programs including swim lessons and a summer camp for kids. The race begins at noon from the pier. Registration is $30 for the 5K and $20 for the fun run. Awards for the 5K presented in 16 age groups. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. www. ancientcityroadrunners.org

February 27th RSVP Chocolate & Beyond Savor a parade of chocolate delicacies from the area’s finest restaurants and specialty shops at this annual event hosted by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of St. Johns County. The event is from 2 4 p.m. at the First Coast Technical College.

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Aida at Creekside

The Creekside High School stage

will be rocked back to ancient times this March as the Creekside Theatre Department presents Elton John and Tim Rice's ‘Aida’. Set in Egypt, Aida is an epic tale of loyalty, betrayal, and the timelessness of love. It tells the story of an enslaved Nubian princess, Feb 26th, 27th, 28th 31st Annual Cathedral Festival Midway rides, games, bingo, a silent auction, mouthwatering food, beverages, a fireworks show and favorite local bands playing each day. The festival takes place at the Mission of Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Avenue from 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. on Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Fireworks go off Saturday night at 9 p.m. See website for entertainment schedules. Admission for festival grounds is adults $5; children 11-17 and adults 65+ $3; children under 10 and active duty military are admitted free. . www. thecathedralfestival.com

March 4th Lion’s Seafood Festival Great seafood nearly any way you want it. Tap your toes to live Jazz, Americana, Bluegrass, Folk and country music, then stroll through more then 100 arts and crafts exhibitors. This is just a few of the highlights of the 33rd St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival. Featuring tons of delicious seafood, outstanding music and affordable arts & crafts. Fun for all ages. No Pets!

We’re Havin’ Fun Now http://www. lionsfestival.com/ February Featured Artist at Ocean Art Gallery

Feb 27th Arts and Crafts Festival at St. Augustine Pier This seaside display of fine art and crafts along with live music and lots of great food takes place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park. Admission is free. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 352-344-0657 www.tnteventsinc.com

Orlando artist Stewart Jones will be the first artist to be featured at the new home of Ocean Art Gallery in Flagler Beach. His one-person show will run from February 5 to 29, with the Art Opening Reception on February 5. He will demonstrate his painting style during the art opening and happily discuss his art with interested guests. After studying commercial art and oil painting at Ferris State University in Michigan, Jones welcomed the chance to return to Florida…

February 27th St. Johns Farmer’s Market

March 3rd, 4th, and 5th Creekside High School Presents Aida

Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month 3450 CR210 West St. Johns 32259. By Faith Community Church.

Contact 7kiddies@gmail.com for more informtion. www.fcctoday.com

This a show you don’t want to miss! Performances of Aida will be March 3rd, 4th, and 5th at 7 PM. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10. For more information, please contact Theatre Director Leia Fixel via email (leia.fixel@stjohns.k12. fl.us).

her conflicted Egyptian captor, and a forbidden love that rocks the ancient world to its core.

Leading this year's cast are Kalila

Taylor as Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Elyssa Brooks as Amneris, the Egyptian Princess, and Nick Whitaker as Radames, the soldier they both love. The cast also includes: Cross Blocker as Zoser, Zach Cerino as Mereb, Gwyneth Yockey as Nehebka, Sean Cooke as Pharaoh, Jordan Goldberg as Amonasro, Hannah Hiler as Kianga, and Brittany Nievinski as Zweena.

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up the ensemble of soldiers, ministers, Nubians, and palace women. In addition to the cast, there are another 15 students working behind the scenes as part of the tech crew.

This lively production features catchy tunes, incredible dancing, and elaborate sets adding even more excitement to the deeply meaningful love story at the heart of the production.

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Dr. Rosann W. Faull, Au.D, CCC-A Board Certified Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Rosann Faull’s great-grandmother had significant hearing loss and wore hearing aids. This was during the 60’s and 70’s and her experience with old technology was the catalyst for Dr. Faull to study Audiology in college. She wanted to help people hear better and maintain a high quality of life.

Dr. Faull started her career by working with Ear, Nose and Throat physicians and was Director of Audiology at University of Missouri Medical School Hospital. She specialized in diagnostic evaluation of hearing loss, balance evaluation and hearing aid evaluations for children and adults, and provided audiology training to medical residents.

In 1983 she began her private practice in Melbourne, Florida. While there, in addition to her regular hearing-loss patients, she established newborn and infant hearing screening programs at two hospitals.

In 2009 she and her husband Art Faull moved to the First Coast and started a private practice in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville.

“For me, the most rewarding part of audiology is helping people get the most from their hearing with advanced hearing technologies. I provide diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, prescribing and fitting hearing aids, and tinnitus evaluations and tinnitus relief. I work with many manufactures to as-

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Dr. Leslie Newmeyer recenly joined the practice.Both Dr. Faull and Dr. Newmeyer are Doctors of Audiology with 35 + years of experience.

Dr. Faull and Dr. Newmeyer strive to help patients improve their hearing so they remain engaged in life. According to Dr. Faull, “Recent research has proven that improving your hearing through advanced hearing instruments preserves and decreases cognitive decline. Unfortunately, the most common hearing loss in adults – sensori-neural or nerve hearing loss cannot be corrected with surgery or medicine, only appropriately prescribed and fitted hearing instruments can help”.

When Dr. Faull is not at her Mandarin office helping patients, she enjoys traveling. She and her husband are avid bicyclists and their vacations often are weeks-long excursions on bicycle trails nationwide. In recent years they rode from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh PA and the Virginia Creeper Trail.

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Oscar & the Rejoicing…

Dr. Peter Veling is the owner of Palencia Pet Clinic www.palenciapetclinic.com Dr. Peter Veling is the owner of Palencia Pet Clinic www.palenciapetclinic.com

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We got a call one Monday morning that Oscar, a Boston Terrier, needed to be examined. He was squinting. I had the first of that morning‘s three surgeries already started so Oscar had to wait until afternoon. When he came in his right eye was squinting shut, a sure sign of pain. There was a discharge of tears from the eye. He was still eating and drinking but we could see he was hurting.

I took out a coloring agent, Fluorescein stain, which turns any udamaged part of the clear part of the eye, or cornea, green. After placing a drop of the stain onto Oscar’s cornea, there appeared a green spot on the cornea, identifying it as a corneal ulcer. This means that Oscar had probably accidentally run into something with his bulgey, or buphthalmic, eye.

It doesn’t take much for a dog with buphthalmic eyes to scratch the surface of his eye. It can happen due to a careless turning of his head too close to an object and a scratch is present. The critical symptom is squinting. Getting a corneal ulcer to heal with a bulgey-eyed dog can be very tough because they frequently don’t close their eyes all the way, especially when they are sleeping. This leads to the cornea getting too little moisture and slow healing.

We put Oscar onto pain medication and an antibiotic applied to the surface of his right eye. Oscar was not happy. I demonstrated how to apply these to Karen, Oscar’s owner and asked her to bring his back in a week.

Karen and Oscar came back seven days later. His cornea still was Fluorescein stain positive. We added a different antibiotic. Oscar was giving Karen a hard time getting meds into his eye now.

A week later, Oscar’s cornea was still ulcerated. I checked to see if his tear gland had stopped working. It still did. We tried adding a corneal moisturizing agent with the antibiotics.

Seven days later the ulcer was still present. I applied a topical anesthetic to numb the eye. I took a 25 gauge needle and did a grid keratotomy. Medication was

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A week later the ulcer was still there. It was time for more drastic measures.

I told Karen that Oscar needed to have his third eyelid sutured closed temporarily. The third eyelid is a structure at the inside corner of each eye that we don’t have. Closing the third eyelid across the cornea keeps the damaged cornea covered with tears at all times, allowing the corneal ulcer to heal. Karen agreed to have me do the surgery.

The next day I did the surgery. Oscar kept on his Elizabethan collar and the sutures in place for two weeks.

After two weeks I took out the sutures and stained the cornea. One of the sutures did not look right after it was removed. The ulcer was healed. But Oscar was still squinting. I wondered to myself, could there be a piece of the suture under his lower eyelid? I opened his eye gently and saw a small piece of suture inside then lower eyelid. Oscar stopped squinting. After too many weeks, there was much rejoicing.

Oscar’s corneal ulcer was finally healed.

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