Equine Veterinary Ophthalmology
Eye care for horses, from diagnosis to surgery.
Dr. Todd Hammond provides equine veterinary ophthalmology in Wheat Ridge for the inter-mountain region of Colorado. Appointments are made by telephone.
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- Member of the ACVO
Appointments by phone
- Please allow at least one hour for your first examination.
- Records may also be faxed to (303) 422-7474 prior to your visit.
- If an emergency occurs, please call our office for further instruction (303) 422-7444.
- We are not able to schedule appointments, process refills, nor discuss cases through email. Please call the office for these services.
Horses, alpacas and llamas
The Eye Clinic Veterinary is an equine practice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. We are accepting equine patients (horses, alpacas, llamas, etc.). Generally, patients are referred by their regular veterinarian. However, self referrals are also welcome. Appointments are made by telephone only. We cannot process email requests. Examinations and procedures may be performed in a barn off site through ambulatory services. Individual needs can be discussed with Dr. Hammond prior to the appointment.
Dr. Todd Hammond currently provides Equine veterinary ophthalmology services. These services include the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disorders in horses. As of 2022, Dr. Hammond transitioned away from providing any services for dogs and cats. Dr. Hammond now works solely with horses.
Please note: If we have seen your small animal pets (cats, dogs) at our office in the past, all those records have been forwarded to your referring veterinarian on file. This would be from the information you provided to us at your initial examination. You can contact them for further treatment needs.
What we treat
As a referral practice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, here are some of the services we provide to diagnose and treat ocular problems:
- Acute Vision Loss
- Cataracts
- Corneal Ulceration
- Cryosurgery
- Differential Diagnoses of “Red Eye”
- Equine Examinations
- Eyelid Tumors
- General Ocular Surgery
- Glaucoma
- Hereditary Screening Examinations
- KCS/Dry Eye Syndrome
- Laser Surgery
- Micro-chipping
- Ocular Trauma
- Pannus
- Retinal Diseases
Mission Statement
We provide veterinary ophthalmology service for the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disorders in horses.
“... that light shall prevail over darkness.”
We have adopted the standards of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association.
Member of American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist (ACVO)
Before your first visit
Client information- Bring all medications your pet is currently receiving.
- Bring all pertinent history and information supplied by your referring veterinarian. This may include laboratory test results such as blood work and radiographs.
- Bring treats, oats, etc. that may be helpful in re-trailering for your return trip home.
Cancellations
If you find it necessary to cancel your appointment, we appreciate at least 24 hours notice.
Fees
Fees for services are usual and customary charges for the kind of specialized services rendered.
A detailed written estimate will be provided upon request, at the time of the initial examination, for recommended procedures.
Fees are payable when services are rendered and can be paid with:
- Cash
- Visa™
- MasterCard™
- American Express
- CareCredit™