Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology Service Philosophy

All members of our service strive to provide exceptional patient care and service to our clients and referring veterinarians. We also aim to provide an excellent clinical learning experience for our future veterinary colleagues.

Our Services

The Comparative Ophthalmology service at the Veterinary Medical Center at Ohio State offers comprehensive care for companion and equine animals with eye abnormalities. For appointments, please call (614) 292-3551. 

Service Highlights

  • Board certified ophthalmologists
  • Cataract extraction - all species
  • Artificial lens implantation
  • Corneal or glaucoma surgery
  • Laser surgery, including endolaser
  • Clinical Trials

Clinical Trial

The Comparative Ophthalmology service is often recruiting patients for a number of studies for which your pet may be eligible. If you have any questions regarding your pet's eligibility, please contact the Clinical Trials Office (cvm-clinicaltrials@osu.edu).

For a listing of current trials please click here.

Appointments & Office Hours

Office hours

  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
  • Patient visits by appointment only. Emercency services also available by referral.

For an appointment

  • (614) 292-3551 - For Companion Animal
  • (614) 292-6661 - For Equine

Emergencies

  • After hour emergencies: (614) 292-3551

What to Expect

One of our senior veterinary students will take a complete patient history and give your pet an initial ophthalmic examination under the supervision of a staff ophthalmologist. As a matter of policy, you will be asked to return to the lobby during the examination. One of our staff ophthalmologists will then examine your pet and perform any additional tests required. It is often necessary to administer eye drops to dilate your pet’s pupils and allow better visualization of the inner structures of the eye. It takes 15 minutes for these drops to work and their effect lasts 3-4 hours hours. Please allow 1-2 hours for an initial examination if your pet is a new patient to our hospital. After the examination, the ophthalmologist will speak to you about diagnosis and treatment options.

Special Equipment & Technology

  • Ophthalmic laser, including endolaser
  • Operating microscope
  • Phacoemulsification
  • Advanced microsurgical techniques
  • CT scan and MRI
  • High resolution ultrasound
  • Electrodiagnostic testing

Common Conditions

  • Dry eye (KCS)
  • Cataracts
  • Retinal degeneration
  • Eyelid disorders
  • Glaucoma
  • Corneal ulceration
  • Ocular trauma
  • Equine recurrent uveitis
  • Equine corneal disease
  • Equine ocular tumors

Common Procedures

  • Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with intraocular lens placement)
  • Retinopexy for retinal detachment
  • Eyelid reconstructive procedures for entropion, eyelid tumors, etc.
  • Glaucoma medical and surgical treatment
  • Medical and surgical treatment of corneal ulceration
  • Suprachoroidal cyclosporine implantation for treatment of equine recurrent uveitis
  • Subconjunctival cyclosporine implantation for treatment of equine immune-mediated keratitis
  • Equine ocular tumor excision, radiation and chemotherapy

    Faculty Clinicians

    Residents

    Ophthalmology Technicians

     

    Payment

    Payment is expected at the time of your visit. Please read our payment policy for complete information.