Ophthalmology

Our ophthalmology service aims to provide a prompt and efficient referral service for a wide range of medical and surgical ocular conditions in companion and exotic animals.

The presence of on-site specialists in anaesthesia, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology and soft tissue surgery, is a great benefit and allows a comprehensive approach to most conditions involving the eye.

Meet The Ophthalmology Team

Sue Manning is a BVA/KC/ISDS Eye panellist and owners wishing to arrange an eye test under the scheme may contact us directly to arrange this.

Ophthalmology Services

Our consultations include complete ophthalmic examination using:

• Slit lamp biomicroscopy
• Direct and binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy
• Tonometry

with further investigations performed as required including:

• Gonioscopy
• Electroretinography
• Diagnostic Imaging: Ocular ultrasonography & Computed tomography (CT) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Extraocular surgical procedures include:

• Distichiasis surgery (by cryosurgery)
• Ectopic cilia surgery  
• Parotid duct transposition
• Lacrimal punctal surgery
• Third eyelid surgery including: Nictitans gland replacement (“cherry eye”) & Scroll cartilage correction
• Blepharoplastic surgery and “facelifts” (including eyelid reconstructive surgery)
• Corneal cross linking
• Corneal grafting surgery
• Enucleation
• Evisceration and intrascleral prosthesis (ISP)

Intraocular surgical procedures, including:

• Intracapsular lens extraction or phaco-lentectomy for lens luxation
• Cataract surgery by phacoemulsification with intraocular lens replacement
• Adjunctive automated vitrectomy and intraocular cautery if required
• Glaucoma surgery & Gonioimplantation
• Excision of intraocular neoplasia

Ophthalmology Referrals and Advice Service

An ophthalmology advice service is available to referring vets. To discuss a patient or refer a case, please email referrals@prideveterinarycentre.co.uk or call 01332 548911.