Ophthalmology
We treat eye diseases and injuries in all animal species. Using state-of-the-art instruments and equipment, we provide your pet with high-quality diagnostics and treatment. We also train young veterinary ophthalmologists and are involved in in-service training.
How to reach us
+ 41 44 635 87 56 or
+ 41 44 635 81 12
Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For emergencies outside opening hours and at weekends, please contact the general emergency service.
We bring light into the dark
For example, we offer cataract operations with implantation of artificial lenses for dogs, cats and horses and have various laser devices for treating different eye diseases. In horses, we offer surgical treatment methods, such as vitrectomy or cyclosporine implants, especially for patients with so-called moon blindness.
An important part of our work is preventive eye examinations of pedigree dogs and cats before they are used for breeding.
We also ensure that we can continue to work according to the latest findings in our speciality. We are particularly keen to reduce the incidence of inherited eye diseases in dogs and cats.
Our expertise
- Equine ophthalmology
- Small animal ophthalmology
- Farm animal ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology for rodents, birds and reptiles
- Surgical interventions on the eye
- Preventive examinations for pedigree dogs and cats
- Cataracts
Our range of services
We have compiled an overview of our services for you. If you have any further requirements or would like to find out more about individual offers, we look forward to hearing from you.
- Spaltlampenbiomikroskopie
- Direkte und indirekte Ophthalmoskopie
- Tonometrie und
- Tonographie
- Gonioskopie
- Ultrasonographie
- Elektroretinographie
- Slit lamp biomicroscopy
- Direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy
- Tonometry
- Gonioscopy
- Ultrasonography
- Electroretinography
- Refraction (determination of normal or defective vision)
- Plastic eyelid surgery
- Corneal surgery
- Cataract surgery (cataract) with artificial lens implantation in dogs, cats and horses
- Vitrectomy (vitreous body replacement)
- Retinal surgery
- Glaucoma surgery
- Orbitotomy (operations on the eye socket)
- Repositioning and removal of eyes (enucleation)
- Laser surgery for eyelid diseases, tumours, glaucoma and retinal detachment
- Cryosurgery (controlled freezing of tissue) for eyelid diseases, tumours or glaucoma
- Implants for horses with moon blindness
- Injection into the vitreous body (intravitreal)
For many breeds, precautionary eye examinations are a prerequisite for breeding authorisation and for some, a gonioscopy is specifically required.
In ophthalmology, we offer breeding examinations for hereditary eye diseases, including progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cataracts and glaucoma.
Information for owners
If you should or would like to send photos of your pet’s eyes to our team, you will find brief instructions on how to take good photos in the following document.
Instructions: “How do I take good quality photos of eyes with a mobile phone?” (PDF; 645 KB)
Abteilung Ophthalmologie
Departement für Pferde
Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich
Winterthurerstrasse 260
CH-8057 Zürich
Abteilungsleiter
Prof. Simon Pot, DVM, Diplomate ACVO/ECVO
24-Stunden-Notfalldienst der Departemente Kleintiere und Pferde
Terminvereinbarung
+ 41 44 635 87 56 oder
+ 41 44 635 81 12
Online Beratung
Unser Ärzteteam steht Ihnen gerne für Beratung und Fragen bezüglich der Ophthalmologie zur Verfügung.
auge@vetclinics.uzh.ch
Abteilung Ophthalmologie
Departement für Pferde
Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich
Winterthurerstrasse 260
CH-8057 Zürich
Abteilungsleiter
Prof. Simon Pot, DVM, Diplomate ACVO/ECVO
Terminvereinbarung
+ 41 44 635 87 56 oder
+ 41 44 635 81 12
Auskunft für Tierbesitzer:innen
Unser Team der Ophthalmologie beantwortet Fragen zu Behandlungsablauf, Operation und anfallenden Kosten.
auge@vetclinics.uzh.ch
Beratungen für Tierärztinnen und Tierärzte sind kostenpflichtig.
Informationsflyer
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Contact
Address
Equine Department
Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 260
CH-8057 Zurich
Management
Coordination
Office
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (non-stop)
24/7 emergency service
Emergency
Small animals: For ophthalmological emergencies outside opening hours and at weekends, please contact the emergency service of the small animal clinics on +41 44 635 81 12
Equine: For ophthalmological emergencies outside opening hours and at weekends, please contact the emergency service of the equine clinics on +41 44 635 81 15
Making an appointment
Information for pet owners
Our ophthalmology team answers questions about the treatment process, surgery and costs involved.
auge@vetclinics.uzh.ch
Consultations for veterinarians are subject to a fee.