How to schedule an appointment
Veterinary Vision is committed to partnering with you, as the primary care veterinarian, to provide the best possible ophthalmology services to your patients.
We encourage telephone consultations to determine if a case needs to be referred and how urgently it should be seen.
Our San Francisco and San Carlos offices are open weekdays and Saturdays. The San Francisco office has evening appointments.
We are available after hours for emergency treatment of patients or to consult with you to determine if an emergency case needs to be seen.
Indications for an Ophthalmology Referral:
• Early evidence of cataracts -- examination prior to complete lens opacity allows for a fundus evaluation to detect evidence of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Early detection and treatment of secondary lens-induced uveitis minimizes complications
• Any suspicion of glaucoma -- corneal edema, scleral injection, pupillary dilation, visual impairment. See information on Emergency Treatment for Glaucoma
• Corneal ulcers which are deep (>50% of the corneal depth) or non-healing (duration > 7 days) even if superficial
• Visual impairment, acute or chronic
• Ocular symptoms (blepharospasm, epiphora, change in eye appearance) for which the cause is not apparent, especially if unresponsive to therapy
• Ocular trauma -- proptosis, corneal or scleral laceration, intraocular hemorrhage
• Conditions requiring surgery of the cornea or intraocular structures or eyelid reconstruction
• Chronic inflammation (possible tumor, lens luxation, uveitis)
It is helpful to have a complete history of the condition, previous diagnostic tests and treatments. We have prepared a form to assist in summarizing a case for referral.
We provide regular continuing education lectures in our San Carlos office and would welcome the opportunity to do a CE lecture at your office for a group of veterinarians.