Why Your Pet Should Have an Annual Eye Examination

Regular veterinary check-ups are essential to maintaining your pet's overall health — and that includes their eyes. Eye problems can develop at any age, and many conditions are far easier to treat when caught early. Annual eye examinations allow for timely detection and treatment before issues progress.

While your primary vet can perform basic checks, our centre offers comprehensive ophthalmological evaluations and ongoing monitoring for pets with existing eye conditions.

What Is a Pet Eye Examination?

A veterinary eye examination is a thorough, pain-free assessment of your pet's eyelids, ocular tissue, and neurological function. Using specialised lenses, lights, and diagnostic tests, your vet will evaluate your pet's vision and eye health in a calm, stress-free environment.

What Does the Examination Include?

• Schirmer Tear Test — to measure tear production and assess dry eye risk

• Intraocular Pressure Measurement — to screen for glaucoma

• Fluorescein Staining — to detect corneal ulcers or abrasions

• Vision Assessment and Reflex Testing

• Slit-lamp Biomicroscopy — a key diagnostic tool for most eye conditions

• Fundus Examination — to evaluate the retina, retinal blood vessels, and optic nerve

Why Does It Matter?

Pets may be born with eye conditions or develop them later in life. Untreated problems can impair vision, cause chronic pain, and significantly reduce quality of life. Annual eye exams allow your vet to track any changes over time and identify early warning signs before they become serious.

Eye conditions can also be early indicators of systemic health problems. A routine annual check can detect these issues before they escalate.

Book an Eye Examination

To schedule an eye examination for your pet or to ask about our ophthalmology services, please contact us:

• Phone: 2679 1000

• WhatsApp: 5919 3038 (Dogs & Cats) | 6211 6267 (Exotic Animals)