Dr. Parker Wilcox

Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
123 W. Cedar St.
Norwalk CT 06854
United States

Year boarded: 2023
OFA Eye Certification Exams
This ACVO Diplomate is available for conference speaking.
Speaker topics: First Look at the Eye: Ophthalmic Triage for General Practice and ER Corneal Ulcers: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment Anterior Lens Luxation: Decision-Making When Referral Isn't an Option Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye): Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithms For Management Beyond Optimmune Sudden Vision Loss: Demystifying Neurolocalization and Choosing Next Steps Ophthalmic Surgery for General Practice: Practical Tips for Common Procedures Common Ophthalmic Emergencies in GP & ER Practices Pressure's on: Emergent & Long Term Management Strategies for Glaucoma in Dogs and Cats Hazy View? Diagnostic and Treatment Algorithms For Anterior Uveitis in Dogs and Cats Equine Corneal Ulcer Management Considerations Feline Ophthalmology: Diagnosis and Management of Common Conditions Seen by ER and GP Veterinarians.
Biography:
Dr. Parker Wilcox received his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science degree from the University of Connecticut. Immediately following his undergraduate education, he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University. After veterinary school, Dr. Wilcox completed a rotating internship in medicine and surgery at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, followed by a one-year specialty internship in ophthalmology at the University of Saskatchewan Western College in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, before beginning his residency. Dr. Wilcox completed a 3-year comparative ophthalmology residencyat The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center in 2023. Upon completing his residency, he completed and passed a rigorous three-day written and practical board examination, earning status as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (DACVO) in 2023. Dr. Wilcox has published research in the fields of canine glaucoma and ulcerative keratitis. His special interests include adnexal, corneal and lens diseases and microsurgery. Since completing his residency, Dr. Wilcox is working as a private practice ophthalmologist in Connecticut and New York as well as providing mobile and satellite ophthalmology consultation.