Make a Referral to Optivet Glasgow
Specialist-Led Veterinary Ophthalmology Service
Optivet at the University of Glasgow – Accepting Referrals Now
Margherita Cescon, DVM PgC(SAO) PGCert MRCVS
RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Ophthalmology
Katie Ross, BSc BVM&S MRCVS
Optivet Referrals
We are delighted to offer a specialist-led ophthalmology referral service at the Small Animal Hospital in collaboration with Optivet Referrals. ‘Optivet at the University of Glasgow’ provides advanced, compassionate care for all ocular conditions, from medical management to complex surgical interventions.
Our services include:
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Comprehensive assessment and treatment of ocular and periocular conditions
(entropion, distichiasis, ectopic cilia, etc.) -
Management of corneal disease
(indolent and complicated ulcers, keratitis, lacerations, perforations) -
Treatment of dry eye, including surgical options with episcleral ciclosporin implants
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Medical and surgical management of glaucoma
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Cataract surgery using phacoemulsification
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Management of lens luxation
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Diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases, including retinal surgery and electroretinography
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Uveitis and other intraocular conditions
Our advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment includes:
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Phacoemulsification machine for cataract extraction
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Operating microscope
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Tonometry for intraocular pressure measurement
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Ocular ultrasound
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Diamond burr for corneal procedures
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Electroretinography (ERG) for retinal function evaluation
For referrals or more information, contact us on the below.
Address
Optivet at The University of Glasgow
Small Animal Hospital, 464 Bearsden Rd,
Glasgow G61 1QH
0141 330 5848
Monday - Friday
8.30am - 5.30pm
0141 330 7690
⇒ Weekend emergencies
Email - glasgow@optivet.com
Website - https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/bohvm/sah