To make an equine referral, simply click below and complete the referral form:
Make a referral to Equine Ophthalmology (Mobile service)
Contact number - 07780 148658
Emergency only - 07468 771865
Email - equine@optivet.com
Optivet has a dedicated equine specialist team for our expanding equine ophthalmology service.
We provide hospital and clinic visits as well as one-to-one yard visits.
We advise early case discussion – this helps to maximise visual outcomes.
Equine ophthalmology is a speciality that has developed from small animal and human based ophthalmology. There are many evolving diagnostic tests, medical treatment options and novel surgical techniques available.
Our service provides prompt appointments which we are happy for referring vets to attend or be informed about in detail afterwards.
We think it’s important to work as a team with referring vets to ensure the best possible case outcome.
Some of the services we provide:
- Assistance with treatment of complicated or indolent ulcers
- Repair of corneal lacerations and perforations
- Plans for medical management of keratitis or surgical options such as ciclosporin implants or superficial keratectomies
- Laser ablation of iris cysts
- Assessment and management treatments for uveitis
- Intraocular pressure checks and medical or surgical options for treatment of glaucoma
- Cataract assessment and options of surgery
- Assessment of fundic or retinal changes
- Second opinion of pre-purchase examinations
- Ocular ultrasound
- ERG (electroretinogram) scans
If you need assistance with an ophthalmology service that is not listed, please contact us.
Your first point of contact is Katie (RVN), who coordinates appointments and our equine vets Chez, Sam and Rob.
To make an equine referral, simply click below and complete the referral form: