Equine Ophthalmology

Our Services

The Equine Ophthalmology Service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Ohio State offers state-of-the-art ophthalmology service for all equids, including, but not limited to horses, ponies and foals.

Service Highlights

• Board certified specialists
• State-of-the-art hospital facilities, including intensive care unit staffed 24 hours/day by certified animal health technicians
• Treadmill
• Endoscopic evaluation during treadmill exercise
• Lameness
• See Equine Medicine for consulting boarded specialists
• Support services: diagnostic imaging/radiology,�anesthesiology, reproductive care, cardiology

Appointments & Office Hours

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Patient visits by appointment. Emergencies scheduled as needed by owner or referring veterinarian.

For an appointment: (614) 292-6661, ext. 2

After-hour emergencies: (614) 292-6661

What to Expect

See Equine Medicine & Surgery for what to expect.

Special Equipment & Technology

See Equine Medicine & Surgery for complete list.

Clinicians

• David Wilke, DVM
• Anne Gemensky-Metzler, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO

Payment

The Ohio State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital requires full payment at the time of service for outpatient services rendered. Emergency and inpatient cases require deposits.� We accept cash, checks, Mastercard, VISA and Discover. See our payment policies.

All equine inpatient cases (animals staying overnight at least one night) are required to pay a deposit at the time the animal is admitted to the hospital. All equine emergency cases must pay a minimum $600 deposit. Payment is due upon release of an inpatient from the hospital. See Equine Medicine for more information.