Advanced, Compassionate Eye Care for Animals
Optivet Referrals is Europe's leading specialist-led veterinary ophthalmology centre, dedicated exclusively to eye care for small animals and horses. With a team of nearly twenty veterinary professionals focused solely on ophthalmology, we bring world-class expertise to every case.
Our clinical team includes:
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6 Board-Certified Specialists
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2 Residency-Trained Ophthalmologists
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3 Current Residents
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Highly Experienced Certificate Holders, Advanced Practitioners, and Interns
What We Do
We deliver advanced, compassionate care for all ocular conditions — from routine medical management to complex microsurgical procedures. Whether a case is straightforward or uniquely challenging, we have the expertise and equipment to provide the best possible outcome.
Our work combines the precision of a cutting-edge hospital with the curiosity and innovation of a world-class research and teaching environment. Our clinicians are actively engaged in research and continuous professional development, pushing the boundaries of veterinary eye care.
Locations
Our flagship hospital is located near Portsmouth, supported by satellite clinics in Devon and Glasgow, with our first London clinic opening in late 2025 — the first of several planned expansions.
Trusted by the Veterinary Community
In the past year alone, over 600 veterinary practices have referred patients to us. We are also proud to be a centre of excellence that regularly receives tertiary referrals from other ophthalmology specialists.
Pioneers in Vision Restoration
We are one of the few centres in Europe offering vitreoretinal surgery and corneal transplantation — groundbreaking procedures that can preserve or restore vision in animals that would otherwise be blind.
This is what drives us: helping animals see again.
Our Surgical Expertise
We offer a full spectrum of surgical procedures, including some of the most advanced techniques available in veterinary medicine:
Eyelid & Ocular Surface
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Distichia, Ectopic Cilia, Entropion, Medial Canthoplasty
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Temporary Tarsorrhaphy, Nictitans Membrane Surgery
Corneal Procedures
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Superficial Keratectomy
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Corneal Crosslinking
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Conjunctival Grafts
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Corneal Transplants
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Corneal Suturing
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Diamond Burr Debridement
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“Letterbox” Procedures
Intraocular Surgery
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Iris Mass Resection, Iris Cyst Ablation
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Anterior Chamber Flush
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Anterior Lens Luxation
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Phacoemulsification (Cataract Surgery)
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Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) ± Gonio-Implant
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Retinopexy & Retinal Reattachment
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Iris-Ciliary Body Surgery
Globe & Orbit
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Enucleation, Evisceration, Exenteration
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Retrobulbar Abscess Drainage
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Orbitotomy
Referrals & Contact
If you're a veterinary professional looking to refer a case, or an owner seeking expert care, we’re here to help.
01243888091