Ophthalmology / Animal Eye Care
An initial eye examination/consultation takes approximately thirty minutes and may include the use of the following specialist equipment: focal light, slit lamp, indirect ophthalmoscope. Discussion of the complaint, prognosis and treatment is planned and communicated with the referring veterinarian.
About Us:
Dr Robin Stanley is an honours graduate of the University of Melbourne. He is a Member(Small animal surgery), and Fellow (Ophthalmology) of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. Dr Stanley is a Clinical Consultant and visiting lecturer at the School of Veterinary Science, and a Tutor for the Post Graduate Foundation, Sydney University. Dr Stanley is registered as a specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology. He consults at the Veterinary Clinic and Hospital at Werribee on Tuesdays.
Dr Anu O'Reilly is a graduate of Murdoch University in Perth. She has completed the University of Sydney Post-Graduate Foundation course in Veterinary Ophthalmology. Dr O'Reilly worked as an intern at the University of Melbourne, and is a Member (Medicine) and Fellow (Ophthalmology) of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. Dr O Reilly has applied for specialist veterinary registration. She consults at the Veterinary Clinic and Hospital at Werribee on Thursdays.
Eye Certification of Breeding Dogs
The incidence of inherited or suspected inherited conditions is as high as 40% in ophthalmic veterinary practice. Many diseases have a genetic basis, whilst other diseases have an unusually high frequency in certain breeds. The implications for the pet owner can be serious; some conditions may be treatable but costs for surgery can be high and are unexpected, particularly in very young animals. Other owners must face dealing with, for example, vision loss in their pet where no treatment is unavailable. The result is frustration and disappointment especially when the conditions are preventable in many cases.
In general practice, hip and elbow radiographs are taken in many breeds prior to breeding to assess suitability for breeding. Most of the breeders are members of the relevant breed club, and this ensures that they follow recommendations and requirements of that club. Frequently however, first-time breeders fail to contact their clubs. A frequent comment may be "...we're just going to have one litter and keep a puppy." They have no idea of the implications of breeding with a dog with inherited conditions.
In most cases it is recommended that eye certification be performed first due to its low cost. Eye certification must be performed by a veterinary eye specialist or resident nearing completion of their training. Eye examination at breeding age is recommended for most breeds.
For all enquiries contact:
The Veterinary Clinic and Hospital
250 Princes Highway
Werribee
Victoria 3030
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: +61 3 9731 2000
Facsimile: +61 3 9731 2377