Ophthalmic Emergencies

Veterinary Vision is committed to the prompt handling of emergency cases. Successful treatment is often the direct result of rapid and accurate diagnosis, and referral when indicated. Drs. Cook and Mughannam are available for emergency consultations evenings and weekends. They share emergency duty, so you can reach the "on duty" clinician by calling our office number (650) 551-1115 or (800) 427-5367. Our automated voice mail system will directly page the doctor on duty who will then return your call.

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Indications for an emergency referral

Clinical symptoms	Possible emergency causes
Sudden loss of vision	glaucoma
	retinal detachment
	optic neuritis
Ocular pain (blepharospasm, epiphora)	corneal ulcer, laceration, or foreign body
	glaucoma
	lens luxation
Intraocular hemorrhage	retinal detachment
	systemic hypertension
	trauma
Ocular cloudiness (corneal edema, flare)	uveitis
	glaucoma
	lens luxation
Pupillary dilation	retinal detachment
	optic neuritis
	glaucoma

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