Optivet Referrals, Europe’s leading provider of specialist-led veterinary ophthalmology services is set to transform eye care for pets across Greater London. From 15th September 2025, we will open our first dedicated ophthalmology service in South London (CR4 4DB), with further locations planned in Waltham Forest (2026) and a third branch to follow. 

Our London services will reflect the same standards, techniques, and core principles that define our Hampshire hospital: a centre that treats more ophthalmology cases than anywhere else in Europe, while still delivering the personal, compassionate care that makes every client feel valued. 

Heading up Optivet South London will be Dr Gemma Turner BSc DVM MANZCVS FANZCVS MRCVS, Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology, supported by a dedicated ophthalmology team and the full expertise of the wider Optivet network. 

 

What We Do 

We provide specialist care for the full spectrum of ocular conditions — from routine medical treatment to the most complex microsurgical procedures. Whether a case is simple or highly challenging, our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment ensure the best possible outcome for every patient. 

Pioneers in Vision Restoration 

We are one of the few centres in Europe offering vitreoretinal surgery and corneal transplants — groundbreaking procedures that can preserve or restore vision in animals that would otherwise be blind. 

Our Surgical Expertise 

We offer a full spectrum of surgical procedures, including some of the most advanced techniques available in veterinary ophthalmology care: 

 

Eyelid & Adnexal Surgery

  • Distichia, Ectopic Cilia, Entropion, Medial Canthoplasty 

  • Eyelid Mass Removal, Eyelid Reconstruction

  • Nictitans Membrane Surgery

Third Eyelid Surgery

  • ‘Cherry Eye’ Reposition

  • Scrolled Cartilage Repair,

  • Third Eyelid Tumour Removal 

​​​​​Corneal Surgery

  • Superficial Keratectomy 

  • Conjunctival Grafts 

  • Corneal Suturing 

  • Diamond Burr Debridement 

  • “Letterbox” Procedures 

Intraocular Surgery 

  • Iris Mass Resection, Iris Cyst Ablation 

  • Anterior Chamber Flush 

  • Anterior Lens Luxation 

  • Phacoemulsification (Cataract Surgery) 

  • Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) ± Gonio-Implant 

  • Retinopexy & Retinal Reattachment 

  • Anterior Lens Luxation Surgery

  • Iris-Ciliary Body Surgery 

Globe & Orbit 

  • Enucleation, Evisceration, Exenteration 

  • Retrobulbar Abscess Drainage 

 

How to contact us:

Accepting referrals from 15th  September 2025

Location Arrow    Optivet Referrals (South London) Ltd, Inside The Pet Vet, 145 Morden Rd, Mitcham CR4 4DB 

Phone    COMING SOON

Email - osl@optivet.com