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Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is about providing eye care for your pet

Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Our Clinical Director Katy Slatford has completed a PostGraduate Certificate with distinction in Ophthalmology. 

Find out more about Katy here

We are happy to announce that we are now able to take external referrals for to see our Ophthalmologist, please see below for the types of cases you can refer. 

Ophthalmology services Katy can offer at Castle vets: 

  • ulceration - medical or surgical management
  • eyelid masses or disease
  • entropion and ectropion surgery 
  • uveitis
  • glaucoma and tonometry 
  • Blindness
  • Prolapsed nictitating gland 'cherry eye' 
  • enucleation 
  • second opinion ophthalmology consultations

Katy is happy to have a second opinion on any ophthalmology case, if she feels referral to a specialist centre may be required she can discuss this with you. 

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