Ophthalmology

Location

Cases are seen at the Queens Road Veterinary Hospital in Cheadle Hulme.
Tel: 0161 486 2333
Fax: 0161 486 6156

Email: ophthalmology@woodcroftvets.com

Suitable cases for referral include:

• In depth ophthalmic examination
• Extraocular microsurgery including:
  • Parotid duct transposition surgery
  • Lacrimal punctal surgery
• Corneal and corneo-scleral surgery including:
  • Conjunctival pedicle grafting
  • Cornel-Conjunctival transposition (client information leaflet available)
  • Superficial keratectomy
• Cataract assessment:
  • Lendectomy by phaco emulsification
  • Intraocular lens implantation
• Eyelid reconstruction and correction of eyelid deformities
• Third eyelid surgery:
  • Nictitating gland replacement (client information leaflet available)
  • Scrolled cartilage correction
• Glaucoma implant surgery
• Cryosurgery:
  • Transcleral retinopexy
  • Scleral shelf melanomas
  • Cryo lens extraction for luxations

Referring veterinary surgeons will initially be contacted by phone or fax, with a letter to follow up. Estimates will be given at the initial consultation. Payment is expected at the time of collection.

We have written various information sheets on common ocular conditions which can be downloaded for use either by you or your clients.