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Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian Ophthalmologist Regarding Ophthalmology Exam Fees
At Eye Clinic for Animals, we will provide you with an honest understanding of what you can expect to pay for your pets needs. Because of the complexity of the various eye problems, it is impossible to quote one fee without understanding what type of exam diagnostics we will need to perform to determine the problem and what course of action to take.
As you shop around, it will be helpful for you to ask the following questions to avoid surprises in additional costs and to ensure you are getting an accurate comparison.
What is included in the base exam?
Is tonometry (pressure test) included in the base exam?
Does the doctor perform the exam and exam diagnostics?
If additional exam diagnostics are required such as a fluorescein stain or a Schirmer tear test, how much will these tests affect the base exam fee?
Understanding the Complexity of Fees
The complexity and quantity of all of the different eye problems, within a variety of species, and breeds is enormous. The eye is one of the most complex organs in the body. Sometimes eyes problems are caused by trauma, whereas others are purely eye diseases, and yet other eye diseases extend from diseases of the body. At times, these problems can only be diagnosed by the ophthalmologist using specialized ophthalmic equipment, with years of advanced training and experience.
We recognize that having a pet with an eye disease can be stressful and emotional. This is due to the love for your pet and the concern about the potential financial impact for your pets eye care. Our goal is to provide you and your pet a relaxed, caring, unpressured environment to diagnose your pets eye problems and discuss the findings in an intimate atmosphere.
The Doctor's philosophy is that it is important for her to be present in the examination and perform all of the examination testing. This allows her to become well acquainted with you and your pet, determine the fewest tests necessary to diagnose the eye problems, and to determine the accuracy of the test results with regards to your pets temperament. For example, if your pet is very excited or if there is pressure on the neck veins at the time of the testing, the intraocular pressure test will read higher than usual, which can be misleading for a diagnosis unless this is taken into account by the doctor. The time spent with you and your pet helps her to provide the best personalized eye care and form a relationship with you and your pet.
NEW EXAMS- Small Animals
We have found the best method for explanation of fees over the phone or online is to present a range of fees when possible.
This explanation is a simplification of a rather complex process. Not all tests are performed in this order. Depending upon the Doctor’s findings with the slit lamp first, she will determine which exam diagnostic test to perform next or whether other exam diagnostics are necessary. She often performs tonometry testing while using the indirect ophthalmoscope light source in a darkened room since she has found that the majority of new exam patients are less fearful and have a more accurate reading if they do not see the tonometer come toward their eye.
Fees are subject to change without notice.
New Exam Fees - Large Animals
We are no longer accepting new large animal patients.
Eye Clinic for Animals accepts the following payment types:




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