We offer a comprehensive small animal ophthalmology service, we can also accept equine referrals via Cambridge Equine Hospital.
The Ophthalmology Service is led by James Oliver.
Our extensive range of diagnostic techniques includes slit lamp biomicroscopy, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, tonometry, gonioscopy and electroretinography. We have access to ultrasonography (including contrast-enhanced ultrasound facilities), radiography, CT and MRI; and our on-site clinical pathology laboratory ensures a rapid turnaround of results.
We offer the combination of expertise, experience and access to advanced technology for treating a full range of conditions. Our state-of-the-art operating theatre is equipped with a modern operating microscope to create the best possible foundation for surgery of the delicate ocular tissues, including conjunctival, corneal and intraocular structures.
The surgical options offered routinely include:
- Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification and intraocular lens placement)
- Lens luxation surgery
- Corneal surgery (grafting, transpositions, keratectomy)
- Conjunctival surgery, including surgeries of the third eyelid
- Glaucoma surgery
- Face lifts and corrective eyelid surgery (including reconstruction)
- Enucleation
- Cryosurgery (for conditions such as distichiasis, glaucoma, neoplasia and retinal detachment)
- Laser surgery (for conditions including iris cysts, uveal melanoma and retinal detachments)
- Brachycephalic Ocular Syndrome (multiple abnormalities that are seen in brachycephalic breeds)
Our Ophthalmology Service is pleased to offer advice to colleagues in primary care practice.
In many cases, the pet suffers from a disease for which there is no cure or straightforward treatment and they become visually impaired or irreversibly blind. Click here to learn more.
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“Having previously visited with our dog, we were already aware of how exceptional the service was. We had no doubts in our minds when we were referred with our cat. From our first initial phone call we felt at ease and understood what to expect. I spoke to vets in Ophthalmology and Neurology and am very grateful to both for giving us daily phone calls whilst she was admitted. The centre itself is clean and again I was grateful to have a separate waiting room for our cat. Although I believe we are likely to be back, she appears to be doing well back home and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend DWR to family and friends.”
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