From eye trauma to glaucoma and cataract, it's best to consult a veterinary ophthalmologist or a vet with a special interest in this field.
Here's a list of vets you can consult for eye-related examinations, diagnostics, and surgery.
Veterinary ophthalmologists (referral required)
Dr Gladys Boo, The Eye Specialist for Animals
Address: 299 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437082
Tel: 6241 2011
Dr Boo is the only board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (DACVO) in Singapore.
To get DACVO certification, one must first graduate from veterinary school, practise full-time veterinary clinical medicine for at least 12 months, complete a 3-year or longer residency training program in veterinary ophthalmology, and pass a multi-day ACVO qualifying board exam. There are only 500 ACVO diplomates in the world.
Dr Laurent Fillon, Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (VES) Hospital
Address: 232 Whitney Road, Singapore 297824
Tel: 6266 0232
Dr Fillon developed a strong interest in veterinary ophthalmology while working as a veterinarian in Singapore. He spent time with various veterinary ophthalmologists in Europe and after 2 years of training, he attained the Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology awarded by the University of Toulouse.
Vets with special interest in ophthalmology
Dr Heng Yee Ling, Mt Pleasant Clementi
Address: 105 Clementi Street 12, #01-18/20, Singapore 120105
Tel: 6776 8858
Dr Heng is a popular choice amongst pet parents who are looking for a relatively affordable vet with experience. She has been known for her special interest in ophthalmology even before there were specialists in Singapore.
She enrolled in a postgraduate course in veterinary ophthalmology mentored by Dr Robin Stanley of Animal Eye Care, Melbourne. She also worked at his clinic as a locum veterinarian to update herself in this field.
Latte saw Dr Heng before for a cyst at the inner corner of her eye. She removed it non-surgically and we had a good experience.
Dr Sandhya Nair, Oasis Vet
Address: 15 Venus Rd, Singapore 574302
Tel: 6256 2693
Dr Nair completed the Postgraduate Ophthalmology program at the University of Sydney in 2013 and believes in early diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions.
We recommended Dr Nair to someone with a dog that had a growth on the eyelid. She surgically removed it and the dog recovered well.
Dr Ang Yilin and Dr Daphne Low, Mt Pleasant Farrer
Address: 3 Queen's Rd, #02-141, Singapore 260003
Tel: 6271 1132
Both Dr Ang and Dr Low have a strong interest in ophthalmology. We do not have any experience with them but they were on the list of recommendations by a vet we used to visit.
Dr Teo Jiawen, Vets for Life
Address: 182 Jalan Jurong Kechil, #01-60/61, The Hillford, Singapore 596152
Tel: 6970 7070
Dr Teo has a strong interest in ophthalmology and was extensively trained to handle ocular surgeries and emergencies at her previous practice. We do not have any experience with her but she was on the list of recommendations by a vet we used to visit.
