Comparative Ophthalmology Services

Our Services

The Comparative Ophthalmology service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Ohio State offers comprehensive care for companion and equine animals with eye abnormalities.

Service Highlights

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

Appointments & Office Hours

Office hours

• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
• Patient visits by appointment only or emergencies as scheduled by your veterinarian

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 tissues of the eye. It takes 20 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 & Procedures

• Dry eye (KCS)
• Cataracts
• Retinal degeneration
• Eyelid disorders
• Glaucoma
• Corneal ulceration
• Ocular trauma and reconstruction
• Equine recurrent uveitis

Clinicians

• David A. Wilkie, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO
  Professor
• Anne Gemensky-Metzler, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO
  Associate Professor - Clinical

Technicians

• Kelly Norris, RVT
• Christine Basham, RVT

Residents

• David Haeussler, DVM
• Christa Robinson, DVM

Payment

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