Skip to main content
Logo of Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital with mountain peaks and a paw print design.
Two veterinary professionals examining the eyes of a brown puppy in a clinical setting with medical equipment around them.

Ophthalmology

At Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

With best-in-class medicine, technology, and an expert team, we’re fully prepared to provide the complete, compassionate care your pet needs.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

You've come to the right place

We’re open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and require no referral or appointment for emergency services.

Close up of a fluffy black dog with its tongue out on a cyan background.

We’re here for you and your pet

Schedule a visit. No referral needed.

We want you and your pet to have the best experience possible. If you need us to reach out to your primary care veterinarian for your records, we’re happy to do so.

303-424-3325

A veterinarian examines a dog's eye with an ophthalmoscope, assisted by two other people in a clinic.
Close-up of a light brown and white Husky dog with large ears.
A woman in maroon scrubs smiling at a white curly-haired dog in a clinical setting.
Woman with a dog exits the door of an emergency department with glass doors and a red "EMERGENCY" sign above.
Three people in scrubs with arms around each other in a veterinary office, viewed from behind.
Orange tabby cat lying on a gray blanket with a red and black checkered blanket.
Veterinary hospital reception with staff at computers and a speckled countertop.
A person in a brown jacket tends to a dog sitting on a scale in a veterinary clinic.

Conditions

If your pet is experiencing any of these conditions, our board-certified specialists and team have the expertise to make a difference.

  • Cataracts
  • Feline herpesvirus
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Glaucoma
  • Corneal degeneration
  • Indolent ulcers
  • Corneal sequestrum
  • Keratitis
  • Corneal ulcers and perforations
  • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)
  • Dermoid cysts
  • Lens luxation
  • Distichia, ectopic cilia, and trichiasis
  • Orbital masses
  • Ectropion
  • Proptosis
  • Eyelid masses
  • Retinal degeneration including SARD and PRA
  • Uveitis
Illustration of a cat stretching.

Diagnostics

Comprehensive diagnostic testing allows us to gain a complete understanding of your pet’s condition.

  • Slit lamp biomicroscopy
  • Indirect ophthalmoscopy
  • Schirmer tear testing (dogs)
  • Fluorescein staining
  • Tonometry
  • Gonioscopy
  • Ocular Ultrasonography
  • Electroretinography
  • CERF / OFA Eye Exams for Breeding Animals

Treatments

Our approach to treatment prioritizes improving your pet’s quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.

  • Canthoplasty surgery for brachycephalic breeds
  • Gunderson flap (thin conjunctival graft) surgery for corneal edema
  • Cataract surgery via phacoemulsification with synthetic lens replacement (intraocular lenses)
  • Intraocular (intracameral) TPA injections for fibrinous uveitis
  • Conjunctival grafts for deep corneal ulcers and perforations
  • Intraocular (intravitreal) gentamicin injection for refractory glaucoma
  • Contact lens placement
  • Laser barrier retinopexy
  • Corneal graft surgery
  • Laser treatment for glaucoma
  • Cryotherapy for distichia and ectopic cilia
  • Lens luxation removal (Intracapsular Lens Extraction, ICLE)
  • Dermoid cyst removal
  • Parotid duct transposition (PDT) for refractory dry eye
  • Diamond burr debridement for indolent corneal ulcers
  • Prolapsed gland of the third eyelid repair (“cherry eye” surgery)
  • Entropion and ectropion corrective surgery
  • Prosthesis surgery (evisceration with intraocular prosthesis)
  • Entropion temporary eyelid tacking for young, growing dogs
  • Superficial keratectomy for corneal sequestra
  • Enucleation (eye removal) surgery
  • Superficial keratectomy for indolent corneal ulcers
  • Eyelid mass removal
  • Third eyelid flaps for feline acute bullous keratopathy
  • Gonioimplants/shunts for glaucoma
Illustration of a woman with a dog wearing a bandana over her shoulder.

Prepare for your visit

  • 01Call us directly to schedule an appointment or register your pet before you arrive.
  • 02We’ll gather your pet’s records and collaborate with your primary care veterinarian.
  • 03Note your pet’s medications, food type, eating habits, and symptoms.

During your visit

  • 01We’ll examine your pet and talk through any additional tests, if needed.
  • 02If your pet is admitted to the hospital, we’ll contact you with any updates or changes in your pet’s condition.
  • 03You’ll receive a treatment plan, any medication, and helpful guidance before you leave. If your pet was admitted to the hospital, please allow up to one hour for the discharge process.

After your visit

  • 01Follow the treatment plan as prescribed by your vet and attend any follow-up visits.
  • 02You know your pet best. If anything seems amiss or you have any concerns, give us a call — we’re here for you.
  • 03Our team will continue to partner with your primary veterinarian as a part of your pet’s ongoing care.

Our ophthalmology team

When your pet needs care, our highly trained specialists are here to help.

Frequently asked questions

Understand more about your pet’s condition and treatment options.

Our partner hospitals

Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park

Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park

Click to visit site
Veterinary Emergency Care Lowry

Veterinary Emergency Care Lowry

Click to visit site