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Animal Eye Care

Independently owned veterinary ophthalmology referral clinic based in Warrington. To refer a case and for more information please visit our website.
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Animal Eye Care is a veterinary ophthalmology referral clinic based in Warrington. The clinic is independently owned by its Clinical Directors and experienced Veterinary Ophthalmologists Dr Kathryn Boyle and Dr Robert Göllner. Referrals are accepted for a wide range of small animal ophthalmic conditions and our key services include:

- Specialised Ophthalmic Consultations
- Corneal Ulcer Managemen

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- Eyelid and Facial Surgery
- Blindness Investigations
- Ophthalmic Emergencies
- Cataract Surgery - coming early 2024!

13/05/2024

👉 A Focus on Diagnostics - Electroretinography

Electroretinography (ERG) is used to measure retinal function, which gives us a relatively accurate indication of visual perception. Electrodes are placed on the ocular surface, behind the lateral canthus and the occipital crest prior to stimulation of the retinal photoreceptors with flashes of light. The electrical response is recorded and converted to a trace, similar to that of an ECG trace that we are more familiar with in cardiology.

ERG is most commonly used prior to cataract surgery to ensure that the eye has visual potential prior to undergoing the procedure. It is also invaluable when investigating causes of sudden onset blindness where it can help to differentiate between SARDS (sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome) and optic neuritis. Early cases of retinal dystrophy or degeneration can also be detected prior to clinical signs developing 👀

09/05/2024

👉 A Focus on Diagnostics - Ultrasonography

Our diagnostic suite is essential in providing our patients with the highest standard of care, so we thought we would highlight some of the investigations that we perform on a daily basis within the clinic.

Ocular ultrasonography can be performed in the conscious or sedated patient depending upon their temperament and reason for performing the ultrasound. There are a wide range of uses for ocular ultrasonography and it is invaluable in assessing internal structures of the eye if direct examination is prevented due to corneal, anterior chamber or lenticuar pathology. It can also be used to assess the integrity of the globe if posterior rupture is suspected, and can be used to diagnose retrobulbar lesions such as abscesses.

The first image shows a normal eye with clear chambers, a well defined lens and an intact retina. The second image however shows the characteristic ‘seagull sign’ seen with total retinal detachments. 👀

08/05/2024

👉 A Focus on Diagnostics - Gonioscopy

Our diagnostic suite is essential in providing our patients with the highest standard of care, so we thought we would highlight some of the investigations that we perform on a daily basis within the clinic.

Gonioscopy is a technique used mainly in patients with glaucoma to differentiate between primary goniodysgenesis or secondary glaucoma, or to assess the risk of glaucoma developing in the remaining eye when the disease is confirmed in the other.

In primary goniodysgenesis the pectinate ligaments within the iridocorneal drainage angle are dysplastic and the angle may appear narrow, and can be identified as such using gonioscopy. In the images a Koeppe goniolens is used on a topically anaesthetised cornea and when viewed through a slit-lamp microscope, total internal reflection of light is eliminated allowing the iridocorneal angle to be assessed under magnification. 👀

15/04/2024

👀 We offer phacoemulsification surgery for all types of cataracts including diabetic cataracts, trauma-related cataract formation and cataracts due to advanced age.

With up-to-date modern equipment and a custom designed surgical suite we can provide the very best in patient care 👀

For prices and more information please visit:
www.animaleyecare.co.uk

28/03/2024

Such a good turnout for our Open Evening last night. So many people commented on our artwork by the brilliant 🎨 The perfect finishing touch to our waiting area👌🏼

26/03/2024

Our Open Evening is tomorrow! We're so excited to welcome you all and meet you in person 😊
There is still time to register via the link below for dietary requirements etc. (The evening is free to attend) 🎉

https://buytickets.at/planetpursuits/1174836

22/03/2024

Just a few of our lovely visitors who came to the clinic for BVA/KC Eye Tests today 👀🥰

21/03/2024

Just under a week to go until our Open Evening and preparations are well underway! We're really looking forward to meeting you all and showing you our facilities.

There is still time to register for this FREE event via the link below:

https://buytickets.at/planetpursuits/1174836

See you all next week! 🙂

12/03/2024

❗️2 weeks to go until our Open Evening❗️

There is still time to register for this free event if you wish to attend using the following link:

https://buytickets.at/planetpursuits/1174836

We look forward to meeting you all soon 🙂

07/03/2024

👀 A view down our operating microscope 👀 This shows our ophthalmologist Natasha making the first incision of a corneo-conjunctival transposition graft. Deep ulcers like these require surgical grafting to prevent rupture and to save the eye 👩🏼‍⚕️

03/03/2024

🌍 3rd March is World Wildlife Day! 🌎 Did you know that the Colossal Squid has the largest eyes in the animal kingdom? At the size of a football they capture what little light exists in the depths of the ocean to maximise the squid’s vision 🦑 👀

28/02/2024

🎉 Calling all veterinary professionals! 🎉

We are delighted to announce our Clinic Open Evening!

Join us on Wednesday 27th March to meet the team, enjoy some refreshments and take a tour of our clinic and facilities.

The evening is free to attend and we kindly ask that you RSVP via the following link or QR code:

https://buytickets.at/planetpursuits/1174836

We look forward to welcoming you! 👀

20/02/2024

Cats are just brilliant at healing with great corneal clarity 👏🏼 👀 Guess our ophthalmologist Robert also deserves a mention for such delicate surgery👌🏼

15/02/2024

🌟 MEET OUR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS🌟
👩🏼‍⚕️Dr Natasha Carr-Sycheva BVSc PGCertSAOphthal MRCVS
Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Ophthalmology

Natasha graduated from The University of Bristol Veterinary School in 2013 and moved home to Lancashire to work as a small animal vet. After realising her love for ophthalmology she obtained her Post-Graduate Certificate in 2019 and obtained Advanced Practitioner status in 2020. She has been working within ophthalmology referral practice since 2018 and is particularly interested in corneal and intra-ocular surgery and investigating causes of blindness.
Outside of work Natasha enjoys riding and competing her Connemara pony named Pod, and spending time with her husband and son and their cat, Gus.

14/02/2024

💕 Happy Valentine's Day to the beautiful Jerry who visited us today with his partner Jessie 🐰
Jerry was referred to Animal Eye Care for a suspected tumour inside his eye. Using our slit-lamp microscope we were able to transilluminate the suspected growths and confirm that they are a collection of benign iris cysts 👍🏻
These are not currently causing any other problems inside his eye so no treatment is required except for close monitoring 🙂

12/02/2024

FHV-1 related dendritic corneal ulcer 👀
Image taken today by our Ophthalmologist Robert who has waited 9 years to capture one of these!

01/02/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Month!
But what does that have to do with eyes? 👀

When orbital disease is suspected the oral cavity should be examined as part of a complete ophthalmic investigation.

🔹Tooth root abscesses cause swellings underneath the eye and may result in displacement of the globe
🔹Oral tumours can invade the orbit and affect globe position
🔹Abscesses behind the eyes (retrobulbar) can result in redness and swelling behind the caudal molars and pain on opening of the mouth

The video below shows drainage of a retrobulbar abscess through the pterygopalatine fossa. This is an important landmark when diagnosing and treating retrobulbar abscesses. Drainage relieves pressure on the eye, improves comfort and allows samples of the discharge to be collected and tested for appropriate antimicrobial therapy ✅

26/01/2024

👀 Herpetic Stromal Keratitis 👀

We are treating this beautiful cat for suspected FHV-1 related stromal keratitis.
Stromal keratitis represents an immunologic response to the virus and typically causes corneal vascularisation, fibrosis and oedema as shown in the first image.
Topical ganciclovir was initiated and the second image demonstrates the positive reponse to treatment after just 10 days.
As antivirals are virostatic a high frequency of topical application is required (4 - 6 times a day) and treatment for at least a week post-resolution is advised. Given the nature of latent FHV-1 disease recurrences may be noted, especially during periods of stress.
It is important to remember that there are no licensed antivirals for FHV-1 thus medications are used in accordance with the Cascade.

25/01/2024

👀 WE ARE HIRING - RECEPTIONIST VACANCY 👀

We are looking for a friendly and efficient individual to join our ophthalmology referral clinic as our Receptionist, and to be the first point of contact for our clients and referring vets.
Excellent communication skills are essential in order to provide the outstanding service that is so important to us as a team.
Experience of general reception work is required, however this does not necessarily need to have been within the veterinary industry.
As long as you are adaptable, organised and have excellent interpersonal skills we would love to hear from you!

18/01/2024

👀 Contact Lens Do's and Don'ts 👀

09/01/2024

👀 Diamond-burr debridement 👀

This is our diamond-burr in action with our Ophthalmologist Kathryn.
It is used to treat indolent corneal ulcerations (SCCEDs) which we see frequently in middle-aged to older dogs of any breed.
The procedure is ideally performed under sedation. As shown in the video the burr is used on the ulcer bed spiralling outwards in a circular motion until all loose epithelium has been removed. A minimum contact time of 90 seconds is recommended.
It is important to note that superficial indolent ulcers are the ONLY ulcers in which debridement either via diamond-burr or grid keratotomy is an effective treatment. Debriding deeper ulcers risks corneal perforation.
A contact lens is placed to improve comfort and facilitate corneal healing, along with a lateral temporary tarsorrhaphy suture. More information can be found on the 'Common Conditions' pages of our website: www.animaleyecare.co.uk

29/12/2023

New Year, new eyes for Bert! 👀 He presented with a history of corneal ulcers and ocular discomfort due to excessive brow folds and eyelid entropion. Our Ophthalmologist Robert performed a bilateral brow resection and corrected the lower eyelid entropion. We think Bert looks very handsome at his first post operative examination, and hope he has more comfortable eyes and improved vision in the years to come 👍🏼

22/12/2023

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22/12/2023

❗️Interesting sequestrum presentation❗️

This lovely cat presented with a corneal sequestrum that initially looked like it had sloughed from the corneal surface due to the marked granulation reaction underneath.
The plan was to surgically remove the granulation tissue flush with the corneal surface and place a contact lens to facilitate healing and improve comfort.
Once surgery was underway it became evident that the pigment extended within the granulation tissue and deep into the underlying corneal stroma. The affected stroma was excised using a deep keratectomy and the defect was covered using a corneo-conjunctival transposition graft.
Three days post-op the wound is looking great and the cornea will continue to clear as healing progresses. Never a dull day in Ophthalmology! 👀

21/12/2023

🎄Christmas Opening Hours 🎄

11/12/2023

❗️Cat Scratch Injuries❗️

The lovely Spike got into a fight with the new cat on the block and came away with a corneal laceration caused by the other cat's claw.

Thankfully this was only partial thickness and was able to be sutured without further complications using our operating microscope in theatre.

This is not always the case however and cat scratch injuries can cause severe damage within the globe, sometimes with minimal visible damage on the ocular surface. Complications can include:

🔹Full thickness lacerations or perforations
🔹Endophthalmitis due to implantation of bacteria
🔹Phacoclastic uveitis due to laceration of the lens

These could potentially result in loss of vision or indeed loss of the eye, thus early referral for assessment is essential if you suspect the injury might not just be superficial.

To refer a case please visit www.animaleyecare.co.uk or call the practice first on 01925363022 in case of an emergency.

04/12/2023

🔹 WE ARE HIRING!🔹
We are looking for another RVN to join our friendly, enthusiastic referral team. No experience in ophthalmology is required as training will be provided on the job. If you are committed to providing gold standard care and want to find out more please read the advertisement below:

07/11/2023

🌟 MEET OUR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS 🌟
👨🏻‍⚕️ Dr Robert Göllner DVM PGCertSAOphthal MRCVS

Robert graduated from The University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca in 2006, and relocated to the UK in 2011. He has worked in Ophthalmology referral clinics since 2015 and gained his Certificate in Ophthalmology in 2019.
Although he enjoys all aspects of ophthalmology he is a keen surgeon and enjoys corneal and entropion surgery.
When not at the clinic Robert loves spending time with his young family, gardening, and taking his motorcycle out for a spin.

Address

250 Cygnet Court
Warrington
WA11PP

Telephone

+441925363022

Website

http://www.animaleyecare.co.uk/

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Videos

🐱 Feline corneal sequestra can be very deceptive regarding their depth, therefore adequate magnification and the ability to perform a subsequent corneal graft if necessary is essential prior to surgical removal 👀

👀 Cryotherapy for distichiasis is a very satisfying procedure and makes such a difference to the ocular comfort of our patients 👀 For more information visit our website: www.animaleyecare.co.uk 🐾 #vetophthalmology

👀 Basil was completely blind before having cataract surgery with our Ophthalmologist Robert. Here he is at his 3 week post-operative check able to see and catch tiny treats from the air. What a lovely result 👀

Here’s the answer to our question: Haab’s striae! 👀

This beautiful boy had bilateral entropion and distichiasis resulting in blepharospasm and excessive tear staining. As you can see he’s happy and bright-eyed following corrective eyelid surgery and cryotherapy to treat the abnormal eyelashes 👀

FHV-1 related dendritic corneal ulcer 👀 Image taken today by our Ophthalmologist Robert who has waited 9 years to capture one of these!

FHV-1 related dendritic corneal ulcer 👀

🦷 February is Pet Dental Month! But what does that have to do with eyes? 👀 When orbital disease is suspected the oral cavity should be examined as part of a complete ophthalmic investigation. 🔹Tooth root abscesses cause swellings underneath the eye and may result in displacement of the globe 🔹Oral tumours can invade the orbit and affect globe position 🔹Abscesses behind the eyes (retrobulbar) can result in redness and swelling behind the caudal molars and pain on opening of the mouth The video below shows drainage of a retrobulbar abscess through the pterygopalatine fossa. This is an important landmark when diagnosing and treating retrobulbar abscesses. Drainage relieves pressure on the eye, improves comfort and allows samples of the discharge to be collected and tested for appropriate antimicrobial therapy ✅

👀 Diamond-burr debridement 👀 This is our diamond-burr in action with our Ophthalmologist Kathryn. It is used to treat indolent corneal ulcerations (SCCEDs) which we see frequently in middle-aged to older dogs of any breed. The procedure is ideally performed under sedation. As shown in the video the burr is used on the ulcer bed spiralling outwards in a circular motion until all loose epithelium has been removed. A minimum contact time of 90 seconds is recommended. It is important to note that superficial indolent ulcers are the ONLY ulcers in which debridement either via diamond-burr or grid keratotomy is an effective treatment. Debriding deeper ulcers risks corneal perforation. A contact lens is placed to improve comfort and facilitate corneal healing, along with a lateral temporary tarsorrhaphy suture. More information can be found on the 'Common Conditions' pages of our website: www.animaleyecare.co.uk #vetophthalmology #vetophthalmologist #AlgerBrush #eyevets