Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists
Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists is a general practice practice in San Francisco, CA. Procedures include Eye surgery and Cataract Surgery.
About
Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists is a specialty clinic dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of animal eye conditions. Celebrating over 35 years of compassionate care, the practice has been serving the San Francisco and San Carlos areas since 1991. The team includes board-certified ophthalmologists and utilizes highly specialized equipment for both eye examinations and surgical procedures. They aim to improve and preserve the visual health and comfort of animal patients.
The clinic serves pets of all kinds from the entire San Francisco Bay Area, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, pocket pets, reptiles, and horses, and also provides consultation services to local zoos and wildlife rehabilitation centers. Patients are seen either through referrals from primary care veterinarians or directly by pet owners who identify an eye problem.
Surgical team
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Dr. Katie Freeman
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Dr. Maggie Li Puma
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Dr. Gwendolyn Lynch
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Dr. Albert Mughannam
Procedures
- Eye surgery
- Cataract Surgery
Equipment
- Indirect ophthalmoscopy
- Tonometry
- Slit lamp biomicroscopy
Photos
Photos via Google · Kara Bello, Maxime Philippe, Michelle Johnston, Kai M.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of specialists work at Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists?
- The practice employs board-certified ophthalmologists who are specialists in diagnosing and treating eye conditions and associated structures. To become a veterinary ophthalmology specialist in the USA, individuals must be licensed veterinarians, complete an ABVO-approved residency, and pass rigorous examinations to become a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO).
- What types of eye conditions do Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists treat?
- They treat various eye conditions including cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, glaucoma, dry eye, entropion, corneal ulcers, cherry eye, and herpesvirus infections in cats. They also address symptoms like loss of vision, ocular discharge, ocular pain, and changes in eye appearance.
- What specialized equipment is used for eye examinations and surgery?
- Highly specialized equipment is used for eye examinations, including slit lamp biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, and tonometry. The operating room is also equipped to handle the specific needs of eye surgery.
- What animals does Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists treat?
- Veterinary Vision specializes in the care of animal eyes for pets of all kinds. Most patients are dogs and cats, but they also examine rabbits, birds, pocket pets, reptiles, and horses. They provide consultation services for local zoos and wildlife rehabilitation centers and may see farm animals.
- How does a pet typically come to see a veterinary ophthalmologist at this clinic?
- Most cases examined by an ophthalmologist are referred by the pet's general practice veterinarian, who can identify conditions that would benefit from specialized diagnosis and treatment. However, pet owners can also bring their pets directly if they have noted an eye problem and seek a specialized examination.