Equine Ophthalmology

Our Services

The Equine Ophthalmology Service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Ohio State offers state-of-the-art ophthalmology service for all equids, including, but not limited to horses, ponies and foals.

Service Highlights

• Board certified specialists
• State-of-the-art hospital facilities, including intensive care unit staffed 24 hours/day by certified animal health technicians
• Treadmill
• Endoscopic evaluation during treadmill exercise
• Lameness
• See Equine Medicine for consulting boarded specialists
• Support services: diagnostic imaging/radiology, anesthesiology, reproductive care, cardiology

Appointments & Office Hours

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Patient visits by appointment. Emergencies scheduled as needed by owner or referring veterinarian.

For an appointment: (614) 292-6661, ext. 2

After-hour emergencies: (614) 292-6661

What to Expect

See Equine Medicine & Surgery for what to expect.

Special Equipment & Technology

See Equine Medicine & Surgery for complete list.

Clinicians

• David Wilkie, DVM, MS, Diplomate AVCO
• Anne Gemensky-Metzler, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO

Payment

The Ohio State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital requires full payment at the time of service for outpatient services rendered. Emergency and inpatient cases require deposits. We accept cash, checks, Mastercard, VISA and Discover. See our payment policies.

All equine inpatient cases (animals staying overnight at least one night) are required to pay a deposit at the time the animal is admitted to the hospital. All equine emergency cases must pay a minimum $600 deposit. Payment is due upon release of an inpatient from the hospital. See Equine Medicine for more information.