Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists
Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists is a general practice practice in San Francisco, CA.
About
Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists has been providing veterinary ophthalmology care since 1991, celebrating over 35 years of service. The practice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving animal eyes and associated structures, utilizing highly specialized equipment such as slit lamp biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, and tonometry. Its operating room is equipped for specific eye surgery needs, and the team includes board-certified ophthalmologists who are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
The clinic serves patients from the entire San Francisco Bay Area, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, pocket pets, reptiles, and horses. While many patients are referred by their primary care veterinarians, direct appointments are also accepted. For after-hours emergencies, instructions are available to reach a doctor.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists treat?
- Veterinary Vision specializes in the care and treatment of animal eyes for a variety of species. While most patients are dogs and cats, they also examine rabbits, birds, pocket pets, reptiles, and horses. The clinic provides consultation services with local zoos and wildlife rehabilitation centers and may occasionally see farm animals.
- What specialized equipment is used for eye examinations and surgery at Veterinary Vision?
- For eye examinations, Veterinary Vision uses highly specialized equipment including slit lamp biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, and tonometry. The operating room is specifically equipped to handle the unique requirements of eye surgery, ensuring precise and specialized care for their animal patients.
- What are some common eye diseases treated by Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists?
- Veterinary Vision treats various common eye diseases such as cataracts, which is a clouding of the lens, and glaucoma, a condition of elevated eye pressure. They also address progressive retinal atrophy, dry eye, entropion (inward-rolling eyelids), corneal ulcers, cherry eye, and feline herpesvirus infections affecting the eye.
- How does one become a veterinary ophthalmologist, and what credentials do the specialists at Veterinary Vision hold?
- To become a veterinary ophthalmologist, an individual must be a licensed veterinarian, complete a 2-4 year ABVO-approved residency, and pass rigorous examinations. The ophthalmologists at Veterinary Vision are board-certified specialists and Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO), maintaining their certification through continuing education.
- When should a pet owner consider bringing their pet for an eye exam at Veterinary Vision?
- Pet owners should consider an eye exam if their pet shows signs of sharp eye pain like squinting or increased tearing, or dull pain such as depression or lethargy. Other indicators include changes in eye appearance (cloudiness, redness), discharge, or vision changes like bumping into objects. Sudden, severe, or injury-related symptoms may indicate an emergency.