Our Services
Find out what we do here at Eye Vet. Ophthalmic knowledge & expertise are at the forefront of our service & care.
Our ophthalmologists are veterinary surgeons who have all undertaken post-graduate training in veterinary ophthalmology. We have a large a team of registered veterinary nurses, also trained in ophthalmology, to look after you and your pet. We have on-site anaesthetists to oversee all sedation/anaesthetics, in order to ensure that your pet receives the best care possible whilst they are with us. The clinic is fully equipped with the most up-to-date ophthalmic equipment, so that our team can fully investigate ocular problems and offer the best treatment for your pet. Such equipment cannot be found in your regular vets, hence your referral to our dedicated ophthalmic clinic.
Direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy
The direct ophthalmoscope is a device which our clinicians use to examine the back of the eye (the fundus). It gives us a magnified view of a small area of the fundus. It is a hand-held device.
The indirect ophthalmoscope is worn on the clinician’s head and used with a hand held lens to give a view of a wider area of the fundus. We’re able to see a more 3D image with this technique.
Electroretinography
The ERG test measures the electrical activity of the photoreceptor cells in the back of the eye. These cells are known as rods and cones, and they convert light to an electrical signal which is sent to the brain via the optic nerve. We use this test before performing cataract surgery to ensure the retina works well, and to investigate sudden blindness.
Ultrasonography
This device uses high frequency sound waves to give our clinicians images of the inside of the eye and its socket. It is not a painful procedure and can be done without sedation in most cases. It is particularly useful in diseases where the ophthalmologist cannot see inside the eye due to changes in corneal transparency, or bleeding within the eye.
Laser surgery
Laser surgery is used in the treatment of uveal cysts, glaucoma surgery, retinal re-attachment surgery and for some tumours of the eye.
Tonometry
This device measures the pressure inside the eyeball. It is quick, non-invasive and does not cause discomfort.
Slit lamp biomicroscopy
Our clinicians use this instrument to get a highly magnified and illuminated view of the structures at the front of and within the eye.
Phacoemulsification
Cataract surgery in animals is carried out in the same way as in people-using phacoemulsification to remove the damaged parts of the lens before an artificial replacement lens is placed in the empty lens capsule. An incision is made in the cornea and a small probe is placed inside the eye and into the lens. Ultrasound waves are then used to break the cataract into smaller pieces that can then be removed via a small vacuum.
Omnigen / corneal / conjunctival grafting
Deep corneal ulcers require surgical intervention to prevent the eyeball rupturing. Our ophthalmologists use a variety of techniques including conjunctival, corneo-conjunctival, Omnigen and Biocornea grafts to provide structural and/or vascular support to the healing eye.
Fundoscopy
This technique uses a magnifying lens and a light to examine the back of the eye. The fundus includes the retina and the optic nerve. Our clinicians will use both a direct and an indirect ophthalmoscope for this examination.
High resolution ultrasound biomicroscopy
This instrument uses higher frequency ultrasound (>35MHz) to provide us with a more detailed picture of the structures right at the front of the eye.
Corneal cross linking
This technique is used to treat melting ulcers and other corneal diseases. It is a non-invasive procedure which uses, ultraviolet light to strengthen the fibres that make up the cornea.
Cryotherapy
This technique uses cold temperatures to freeze and remove abnormal hairs/tissue. We can use this in the treatment of distichiasis/ectopic cilia/trichiasis, eyelid tumours and lens removal.
Glaucoma surgery (Ahmed valve Implantation)
Glaucoma surgery can involve the surgical insertion of a shunt device (Ahmed valve) to help drain the fluid out of the eye, or the use of a laser to reduce the production of the fluid inside the eye. Both of these techniques reduce the pressure inside the eye.
Meibography & interferometry
This device allows us to investigate diseases affecting the surface of the eye. It provides information about the glands on the lid margins, the tear film lipid layer, tear film thickness and break-up time and the corneal surface.
Top range anaesthetic equipment
Including pulse oximetry, invasive/non-invasive blood pressure monitoring, capnography, electrocardiography, peripheral nerve stimulation, positive pressure ventilation.
Our Services
Find out what we do here at Eye Vet. Ophthalmic knowledge & expertise are at the forefront of our service & care.
Our ophthalmologists are veterinary surgeons who have all undertaken post-graduate training in veterinary ophthalmology. We have a large a team of registered veterinary nurses, also trained in ophthalmology, to look after you and your pet. We have on-site anaesthetists to oversee all sedation/anaesthetics, in order to ensure that your pet receives the best care possible whilst they are with us. The clinic is fully equipped with the most up-to-date ophthalmic equipment, so that our team can fully investigate ocular problems and offer the best treatment for your pet. Such equipment cannot be found in your regular vets, hence your referral to our dedicated ophthalmic clinic.
Direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy
The direct ophthalmoscope is a device which our clinicians use to examine the back of the eye (the fundus). It gives us a magnified view of a small area of the fundus. It is a hand-held device.
The indirect ophthalmoscope is worn on the clinician’s head and used with a hand held lens to give a view of a wider area of the fundus. We’re able to see a more 3D image with this technique.
Electroretinography
The ERG test measures the electrical activity of the photoreceptor cells in the back of the eye. These cells are known as rods and cones, and they convert light to an electrical signal which is sent to the brain via the optic nerve. We use this test before performing cataract surgery to ensure the retina works well, and to investigate sudden blindness.
Ultrasonography
This device uses high frequency sound waves to give our clinicians images of the inside of the eye and its socket. It is not a painful procedure and can be done without sedation in most cases. It is particularly useful in diseases where the ophthalmologist cannot see inside the eye due to changes in corneal transparency, or bleeding within the eye.
Laser surgery
Laser surgery is used in the treatment of uveal cysts, glaucoma surgery, retinal re-attachment surgery and for some tumours of the eye.
Tonometry
This device measures the pressure inside the eyeball. It is quick, non-invasive and does not cause discomfort.
Slit lamp biomicroscopy
Our clinicians use this instrument to get a highly magnified and illuminated view of the structures at the front of and within the eye.
Phacoemulsification
Cataract surgery in animals is carried out in the same way as in people-using phacoemulsification to remove the damaged parts of the lens before an artificial replacement lens is placed in the empty lens capsule. An incision is made in the cornea and a small probe is placed inside the eye and into the lens. Ultrasound waves are then used to break the cataract into smaller pieces that can then be removed via a small vacuum.
Omnigen / corneal / conjunctival grafting
Deep corneal ulcers require surgical intervention to prevent the eyeball rupturing. Our ophthalmologists use a variety of techniques including conjunctival, corneo-conjunctival, Omnigen and Biocornea grafts to provide structural and/or vascular support to the healing eye.
Fundoscopy
This technique uses a magnifying lens and a light to examine the back of the eye. The fundus includes the retina and the optic nerve. Our clinicians will use both a direct and an indirect ophthalmoscope for this examination.
High resolution ultrasound biomicroscopy
This instrument uses higher frequency ultrasound (>35MHz) to provide us with a more detailed picture of the structures right at the front of the eye.
Corneal cross linking
This technique is used to treat melting ulcers and other corneal diseases. It is a non-invasive procedure which uses, ultraviolet light to strengthen the fibres that make up the cornea.
Cryotherapy
This technique uses cold temperatures to freeze and remove abnormal hairs/tissue. We can use this in the treatment of distichiasis/ectopic cilia/trichiasis, eyelid tumours and lens removal.
Glaucoma surgery (Ahmed valve Implantation)
Glaucoma surgery can involve the surgical insertion of a shunt device (Ahmed valve) to help drain the fluid out of the eye, or the use of a laser to reduce the production of the fluid inside the eye. Both of these techniques reduce the pressure inside the eye.
Meibography & interferometry
This device allows us to investigate diseases affecting the surface of the eye. It provides information about the glands on the lid margins, the tear film lipid layer, tear film thickness and break-up time and the corneal surface.
Top range anaesthetic equipment
Including pulse oximetry, invasive/non-invasive blood pressure monitoring, capnography, electrocardiography, peripheral nerve stimulation, positive pressure ventilation.