Diagnostic procedures, using specialised equipment

• Tonometry - for glaucoma diagnosis
• Gonioscopy - diagnosis of an inherited eye problem
• Slit-lamp biomicroscopy - detailed eye examination
• Blood pressure assessment
• Ultrasound examination of the eye
• Electroretinography

Surgery:

• Operating microscope - for performing delicate eye surgery
• Cataract extraction using phacoemulsification
• Eyelid reconstruction surgery
• Cherry eye surgery
• Corneal grafting procedures
• Electrolysis for permanent removal of distichia (extra eyelashes)
• Parotid duct transposition surgery
• Cosmetic alternative to eye removal, where appropriate

Consultation clinics in other practices:

Consultation clinics are run in Cork by appointment for small animal ophthalmology referrals. These are regularly available at the following practices:

• Riverview Veterinary Clinic, Carrigaline, Co Cork - 021 4919006
• Animal Care Hospital, 14 The Fingerpost, Douglas, Cork - 021 4893033
• Ark Veterinary Clinic, Knocknacarra, Galway - 091 510131

Horses may be examined at Mulcair Veterinary Clinic in Cappamore