Veterinary Ophthalmology
Veterinary Ophthalmology at Knutsford Vets
Our ophthalmology service at Knutsford Vets exists to carefully diagnose and treat your pet’s eye conditions.
We run our eye vet clinic to give you peace of mind, whilst offering your pet a solution as relaxed, pain free and straight forward as possible. We believe we are the leading Cheshire eye vet for all pet related eye conditions.
To make an appointment you can contact us or book online.
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How we can help
Diagnosis
Long Term Management
Advanced Procedures
Injury Treatment
Canine Ulcers
Medication
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Eye Surgery in Pets
Common Eye Conditions in Pets
At Knutsford Vets, our eye vet ophthalmologist is experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, from diagnosis through to treatment and after care.
Such conditions include (but are not limited to):
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is the term used to describe inflammation of tissue lining the inner eyelid, third eyelid and white of the eye. It can occur in both cats and dogs, leading to redness of the eye and eye irritation which may lead to your pet pawing or scratching the eyes.
Conjunctivitis can be caused by a number of conditions ranging from an eye infection to more sinister underlying health issues. Luckily our team at Knutsford Vets will help you get to the bottom of it.
Eyelid Disorders
Entropion and/or ectropion can occur in many dogs due to loose facial skin, skull confirmation or lesions around the eyes. If left untreated, it can lead to more serious conditions affecting the eyes themselves. Eyelid conditions can lead to hair rubbing on the cornea causing ulceration, altered tear distribution and lead to loss of vision. The team at Knutsford Vets can perform surgical procedures that help address entropion and ectropion.
Uveitis
Uveitis is where structures within the eye become inflamed. It can be caused by medical issues elsewhere in the body, trauma, pain, cataracts, cancer and more. It can be diagnosed through a full investigation of the eye alongside a more thorough examination of the pet’s overall health. Symptoms often include pain, redness of the eye and a change to the size of the pupil compared to the normal eye. It’s important the cause is identified as uveitis can cause blindness.
Eye Injuries
Cats and dogs can often pick up troubling eye injuries through fighting or even trauma. We can help manage those injuries and restore comfort and vision.
Sore Eyes
In all instances, if your pet’s eyes look sore you should book a consultation with your vet. At Knutsford Vets have a range of high tech equipment and have the special veterinary expertise that will help you find the cause so we can get your pet’s sore eyes on the mend.
Corneal Ulcers
Ulceration of the cornea (the clear bit of the eye) is often painful and can lead to redness and a discharge from the affected eye. There can be many causal factors such as trauma, entropion, dry eye and infection. We can help you diagnose and treat the condition.
Canine glaucoma
Glaucoma is a condition in which there is increased fluid pressure within the eye(s), as a result of the fluid produced in the eye not draining properly. Unfortunately canine glaucoma is a relatively common condition which can lead to blindness in dog’s. With this in mind, early diagnosis and management of the condition are essential to ensure that your pet can still maintain a good quality of life.
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Veterinary Ophthalmology FAQs
What Is a Veterinary Ophthalmologist?
Veterinary ophthalmologists are veterinarians with further training in ophthalmology (eye conditions). Our veterinary ophthalmologist diagnoses, treats and provides aftercare for a wide range of eye conditions, such as glaucoma, distichia and entropion, in cats, dogs and other small animals.
How Does Your Ophthalmology Referral Service Work?
Not all vets have advanced training in ophthalmology and may choose to refer your pet to another veterinarian with additional qualifications, or to a surgery with advanced equipment. At Knutsford Vets, we have a range of experienced veterinarians and equipment at our disposal to diagnose and treat your pet with the utmost care.
To refer a patient, please click on the button below and provide the relevant medical history for your patient. Our friendly team will then be in touch to arrange the details.
