Ophthalmology For Animals Welcomes New Patients

Covid 19 Ophthalmology for Animals - March 18, 2020

The Health Officers of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties are requiring people to stay home except for essential needs until April 8. The elderly and those with underlying health conditions MUST STAY HOME. This is a critical intervention to reduce harm from the spread of coronavirus in our community. This is a mandatory order enforceable by a fine or jail.

It is our primary goal to keep your pet healthy. Your health and our health depend on this. In order to keep everyone safe we must enforce some rules.

We are closed for routine and non-essential appointments.
We are open for emergencies, urgent cases and medication refills.
No person should enter the building. We will meet you at your vehicle to bring your pet into the clinic.
Please call us when you are here.
No waiting in reception.

Stay Safe!

New Patients

We are excited to welcome you and your pets as new patients at Ophthalmology For Animals! Below are a few answers to some questions you may have. When you are ready, you can fill our our New Patient Paperwork online below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should you expect at your first appointment?

New patient visits typically take about 40 minutes. This will include an exam as well as baseline testing that can usually be done in the exam room with you sitting comfortably with your pet. Treatment options will be explained as well as estimates if procedures or surgery is required.

What should you bring to your first appointment?

Please bring all of the medications that have been prescribed to your pet for his or her eye issues. In addition, bring the name and contact information for your primary veterinarian.

Payment Information

Payment is required at the time services are rendered or at the time of service whichever makes sense. Payment is accepted by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and CareCredit.

Payment Plan

CareCredit offers a flexible payment program to pay for services over a period of time. Please follow one of the links below to learn more and easily apply online from home:

Download New Patient Form

You may download our

new patient form and bring it with you to your appointment, or fill out our online new patient form below.

ECR Exams

An ECR exam screens for hereditary eye diseases and abnormalities in purebred dogs. Results are used by breeders as a guide to produce healthier dogs and by the OFA ECR (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals’ Eye Certification Registry) to track and provide information on trends in eye disease and breed susceptibility.

What is a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist?

Primary veterinary care providers want the best possible care for their patients. To meet the need for advanced eye care, a general practice veterinarian may refer a patient to an ACVO® certiﬁed specialist. Ophthalmology specialists provide expertise and equipment needed to diagnose and treat animal eye disease. General practitioners view specialists as an extension of their own practice and a method of providing a level of ocular health care not available in general practice.

New Patient Paperwork

Pet Owner Information

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Please Tell Us About Your Pet(s)

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Terms & Conditions

We value your bond with your primary veterinarian.  A referral to a specialist indicates your veterinarian’s concern for your pet.  Your veterinarian will be provided with a report of your visit to ensure continuity of care.  During your treatment with us, Ophthalmology for Animals cannot provide general veterinary care for your pet with the exception of emergency care.  The ophthalmologist will inform you of prognosis and anticipated recovery time.  In general, we recommend that you follow up with us for the presenting problem so we can accurately assess your pet’s progress and direct his/her recovery. 

In order to assure an optimum care provider-patient relationship, please comply with the following instructions:  
   
- Arrive promptly for your appointment time.  The time given is reserved just for you. 

- The office requires 24HOUR notice if you cannot keep your appointment or need to reschedule an appointment.  

If you do not give us a 24 hour notice this will be considered a failed appointment, which may result in a $50 failure fee which you must pay before another appointment is scheduled.

I, authorize Ophthalmology for Animals to request my pet’s medical records from my veterinarian and to release a report of ophthalmic findings to my veterinarian. I, the undersigned owner or agent of the owner, understand that payment is expected when services are performed. I will provide payment via cash, check, CareCredit, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, or Discover credit card.

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Covid 19 Ophthalmology for Animals - March 18, 2020

New Patients

Frequently Asked Questions

What should you expect at your first appointment?

What should you bring to your first appointment?

Payment Information

Payment Plan

Download New Patient Form

ECR Exams

What is a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist?

New Patient Paperwork

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