Eye Examinations

An ophthalmic exam includes a thorough evaluation of the structure and function of your pet's eyes and visual system. If problems are identified, options and recommendations can be made which may include medical and/or surgical proce­dures to help restore your animal's health and/or improve the quality of your pet's life.

How do you know if your pet needs an ophthalmologist?

Your regular veterinarian can identify and treat most routine eye problems. Depending on the nature of the condition, your veterinarian may consult with a specialist in animal eye care or re­fer you directly to a veterinary ophthalmologist. The general practitioner and the specialist will work together to assure that your animal's needs are met. Unfortunately, our pets cannot always tell us if they are experiencing problems. If you observe evidence of loss of sight or symp­toms of eye disorders, prompt medical attention is advisable. Timely medical attention can lessen the affects of disease and injury on your pet, re­duce their discomfort, shorten medical treatment, and save you unnecessary expense.

Signs and Symptoms of eye problems:

What do I need to bring to an initial exam?

1. All medications and instructions that are currently being used.
2. Contact information for your regular veterinarian.
3. Payment method. Payment is expected in full upon completion of the exam.
4. Although not required, it is helpful to have a Referral Form faxed over from your regular veterinarian. It should include recent blood work, if available, and information about chronic conditions.
5. A New Patient Form can be filled out in advance or at our office the day of the exam.

New Patient Form PDF

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CERF Examinations

A CERF exam is a genetic eye screen designed by the Canine Eye Registration Foundation. The organization was established by a group of purebred owners and breeders as a way to recognize and help eliminate inheritable eye disease in purebred dogs. For more information please refer to their main website: http://www.vmdb.org/cerf.html

Scheduling

We are normally scheduling our CERF appointments 2-5 weeks in advance depending on the number of dogs. It is best to call as soon as possible in order to find a time that is convenient for your schedule.

At what age can a genetic eye screen be done?

We prefer that a dog be at least 8 weeks old before the test is performed.

What do I need to bring?

1. Your pet’s Registered Name and Birth Date.
2. Permanent ID and/or Microchip Number.
3. AKC Number.
4. For large litters, please bring additional help.
5. Payment method. Payment is expected in full upon completion of the exam.

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Surgery

Surgery is performed weekly on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. An estimated cost will be provided when a procedure is recommended and/or scheduled. Surgery cannot be scheduled for a patient that we have not seen, so all new patients must have an initial exam prior to scheduling any surgical procedures.

We do not offer over night care. All of our surgeries are out patient procedures. All surgery patients should check in by 8:00 on the morning of their surgery, and they are usually discharged early to mid afternoon that same day. Most procedures will require a post-op exam after a few weeks, however select procedures including Cataract or Lens Removal surgery require a 24 hour recheck.

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Surgeries Performed

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Preparing for Surgery

Please be sure any tests, cultures, or blood work that has been requested by our clinic is completed and the results are sent to our office within one day of the scheduled surgery date. Also, be sure to look over the Pre-Surgical Instructions a few days before surgery and let us know if there are any questions.

Pre-Surgical Instructions PDF

What do I need to bring?

1. Current medications.
2. Elizabethan collar (if owner has one).
3. Payment method. Payment is expected in full at the time of surgery.

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