Ophthalmology Department

 

Because of the need for continued excellent care we, at the Animal Emergency & Referral Center of West Houston, are proud to announce that we have expanded the services we offer to now include Ophthalmology.
 
Dr. Millichamp will be available to see your pets for their eye care needs. We know you have a choice when it comes to specialty care and we want to be sure that you know how much we appreciate your support. We value and recognize each case as an opportunity to provide excellent services.

What is Ophthamology?
 
An ophthalmologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the eyes and associated structures. A veterinary ophthalmologist may treat animals of any species.

The Referral Process

The process begins with a veterinarian-to-veterinarian phone consult at 832.593.8387. During the initial visit, our ophthalmologist will discuss diagnosis and treatment. All questions will be answered and the patient will receive the attention the he or she deserves.

A copy of the patient's medical record should be sent prior to the patient's visit to our ophthalmologist.

A New Patient Form will need to be completed prior to arrival.

 

Does My Pet Need a Ophthalmologist?

American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists members work in concert with your primary care veterinarian to provide the best eye care for your animal. There are times when your veterinarian and your animal will benefit from consultation from or referral to a veterinary ophthalmologist. Many eye diseases are time sensitive so prompt consultation or referral is often in your animal's best interest. The following are situations and questions to consider:

  • My animal's eye condition has not responded to initial therapy, rather than changing therapy should we get a second opinion from a specialist?
  • My animal's vision is deteriorating should we seek a consult with an ophthalmologist?
  • The corneal ulcer has not responded to the initial treatment rather than changing antibiotics should we seek referral to an ophthalmologist?
  • I know diabetes generally leads to cataracts.  Prior to cataracts causing complete vision loss should we get a veterinary ophthalmologist to examine my animal?
  • I am interested in breeding my dog, what can I do to ensure the eyes have no inherited ocular disease?

 

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