Eye Vet Referrals

Eye Vet Referrals: an ophthalmic referral centre in Cheshire

Eye Vet Referrals operates as a dedicated ophthalmic practice for animals, based in the heart of Cheshire. Its work centres on ocular disease and eye emergencies, and the practice describes itself as providing what it calls gold standard care across a wide range of ophthalmic conditions, from cataracts to sudden onset blindness. The service is structured as a referral centre: owners are asked to speak to their usual vet, who then makes the referral.

Species and scope of the ophthalmology service

The practice provides ophthalmology services for small animals, and also for some large animals off site, where ocular disease or an emergency is involved. Dogs, cats and rabbits account for most referrals, but the team also sees other species such as guinea pigs and reports having been called to treat a penguin, a goose and various other unusual patients.

Eye conditions handled

The clinical material lists a broad catalogue of ocular problems treated at the centre, including:

• Cataracts
• Corneal ulcers and SCCED
• Glaucoma
• Dry eye
• Cherry eye
• Abnormal eyelashes
• Entropion and ectropion
• Lens luxation
• Feline corneal sequestrum and feline herpes virus (FHV-1)
• Parotid duct transposition
• SARDs and PRA
• Sudden onset blindness
• Enucleation

Alongside these, the site refers to many other less common problems. It also publishes guidance for owners on caring for a blind cat and a blind dog.

Equipment and diagnostic approach

The clinic states that it is fully equipped with current ophthalmic equipment, which allows the team to investigate ocular problems thoroughly and to propose the most appropriate treatment for each animal. Related owner information covers the taking of eye photographs and the handling of ophthalmology medications.

Referral process and urgent cases

As a dedicated ophthalmic referral centre, Eye Vet receives cases through the referring veterinary surgeon. Vets can submit an online referral form or contact the practice by email. Emergency and urgent referrals are offered appointments following triage by the practice's ophthalmologists, and the site maintains a separate line for urgent referrals. The team structure published on the site covers ophthalmology, anaesthesia, nursing and client care, and the practice is listed as a Cat Friendly Clinic.

Fees, insurance and prescriptions

Consultations, treatments, surgeries and medications must be paid for at the time of the visit. For insured animals, the practice assists with the paperwork. The site also sets out information on repeat prescriptions, written prescriptions and affiliations, and provides a section on prices and payment.

Two decades of ophthalmic work

The practice marks 20 years of caring for the vision and wellbeing of pets across Cheshire and beyond, a milestone it describes as reaching from pioneering ophthalmic treatments to supporting thousands of patients and their families. Eye Vet is part of Linnaeus, an affiliate of Mars, Incorporated.