What to Expect

Why come to us?

If your regular vet has diagnosed or suspects an eye condition in your pet, they may recommend referral.  We are the only dedicated veterinary ophthalmology practice in the south east, accepting referrals for all types of eye and eyelid disease, injury or abnormality.  Focussing purely on ophthalmology means that we can provide an extremely high level of medicine and surgery, with a small dedicated team providing the very best standards of care for your pet. We are available 24 hrs a day if a patient under our care has an emergency.

What to expect on your first visit

The first time you come to us will usually be an hour-long appointment.  The vet will talk to you about your pet’s history and current eye problem, examine the eyes in detail using sophisticated equipment, and perform a variety of tests including measuring eye pressure, tear production, and others.  It may be necessary to dilate your pet’s pupils, in which case drops will be applied and the examination will restart after around 20 minutes.

What to expect if your pet has surgery

We will usually ask you to bring your pet in at 8.30am if they are being admitted for surgery.  Download our pre-operative instructions here.