Education

• Diplomate ACVO, 2004

• Diplomate ECVO, 2003

• DVOphthal, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 2001

• PhD, University of London, 2000

• CertVOphthal, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1993

• BVMS, University of Glasgow Veterinary School, 1990

Research

Dr McLellan’s main area of research focus is comparative glaucomatology, including imaging of the retina and optic nerve, electrophysiology, aqueous humor dynamics, genetics and pathology of glaucoma in animals and humans

Dr McLellan also has a strong research interest in comparative ophthalmic pathology, and in diseases of the retina and optic nerve in dogs, and the ocular and systemic effects of vitamin E deficiency in dogs.

Responsibilities

Clinical Instructor in Comparative Ophthalmology, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Consultant Ophthalmologist, UW Veterinary Care, Morrie Waud Equine Center
Associate Scientist, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, School of Medicine & Public Health

Clinical Interests

Glaucoma in all species
Feline ophthalmology
Ocular pharmacology
Equine corneal disease

Recent Publications

McLellan, G.J., Aquino S.M, Mason, D.R., Kinyon, J. and Myers, R.K. (2006) Use of posaconazole in the management of orbital invasive aspergillosis in a cat. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 42, 302-307.

Sigle, K.J., McLellan, G.J., Haynes, J.S., Myers, R.K., Betts, D.M. (2006) Unilateral uveitis in dog with uveodermatologic syndrome.  Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 228, 4, 543-548.

McLellan, G.J. (2004) Deep and progressive corneal ulcers in horses: diagnosing microbial keratitis and selecting appropriate antimicrobial therapy. Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian, 26,12, 967-971.

McLellan, G.J.  (2004) Deep and progressive corneal ulcers in horses:  inhibiting proteinase activity, controlling uveitis, and evaluating response to therapy. Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian , 26,12, 972-975.

Watté, C. M.,  McLellan, G.J., Elks, R., and Moore, D. L. (2004) Clinical Experience with butyl-2-cyanoacrylate adhesive in the management of canine and feline corneal disease.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 7, 5, 319-326.

McLellan, G. J., Cappello, R., Mayhew, I. G., Elks, R, Lybaert, P., Watté, C, Moore, D. L. and Bedford, P.G.C (2003) Clinical and pathological observations in English cocker spaniels with primary metabolic vitamin E deficiency and  retinal pigment epithelial dystrophy The Veterinary Record, 153, 287-292.

Moore, D.L., McLellan, G.J. and Dubielzig, R.R. (2003) A study of the morphology of canine eyes enucleated or eviscerated due to complications following phacoemulsification.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6, 3, 219-226.

McLellan, G. J., Elks, R., Lybaert, P., Watté, C., Moore, D.L. and Bedford, P. G. C. (2002) Vitamin E deficiency in dogs with retinal pigment epithelial dystrophy. The Veterinary Record 151, 663-667.

Mason, D.R., Lamb, C.R. and McLellan, G.J.  (2001) Ultrasonographic findings in 50 dogs with retrobulbar disease. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 37, (6), 557-562.

McLellan, G.J., Good, K.L. (2001) Equine Ophthalmic Emergencies. Continuing Professional Development:  Veterinary Medicine, 3, (2), 39-47.

Cooper, S. C., McLellan, G. J., Rycroft, A. (2001) A study of the normal conjunctival flora of healthy domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) The Veterinary Record.  149, 232-235.

McLellan, G. J., Archer, F. J. (2000) Corneal stromal sequestration and keratoconjunctivitis sicca in a horse.Veterinary Ophthalmology, 3,(2-3), 207-212.

Davidson, M.G., Geoly, F.J., Gilger, B.C., McLellan, G.J , Whitley, W. (1998) Retinal degeneration associated with vitamin E deficiency in hunting dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 213, (5), 645-651.

McLellan, G.J. and Bedford, P.G.C.  (1997) Cytoskeletal intermediate filaments of canine retinal pigment epithelial cells in vivo and in vitro. Research in Veterinary Science, 63, 245-251.

McLellan, G.J. and Bedford, P.G.C. (1997) Retinal pigment epithelial dystrophy in the dog: a review and research update. Veterinary International, 9, (1), 26-31. 

McLellan, G.J. and Bedford, P.G. C. (1995) Retinal pigment epithelial dystrophy: the significance of antioxidants and the potential role of lipoprotein abnormalities in the formation of lipopigment.  Veterinary International, 7, (4), 18-19.