Referral Services

We offer a prompt and competitive ophthalmology referral service for all veterinary species via our sister practice South Devon Referrals. This is the only ophthalmology service in the South West employing an RCVS Specialist in Veterinary ophthalmology.Our services include all types of intraocular and extraocular surgery including:
Phacoemulsification cataract surgery with intraocular lens placement.
Electroretinography (ERG)
Entropion and facelift surgery
Catholysis
Corneal surgery
Lens luxation surgery
Seven day emergency referral service

Early referral is recommended for all cataract assessments. Phacoemulsification is the ‘gold-standard’ procedure for cataract removal. At the initial consultation we assess the suitability of the patient and discuss the procedure with the owner. Surgery can normally be performed within 1-4 weeks
Intraocular surgery
We have full facilities for routine and emergency intraocular surgery in a well equipped and purpose built facility.
Medical examination
We have full diagnostic equipment for medical examination, including slit-lamp biomicroscopy, tonometry, fundic photography and high resolution ultrasound