Eye right referrals – Vets in Edinburgh
Clinic Overview
Eye Right Referrals is a fully independent veterinary ophthalmology referral service owned and run by Julia Henken, focused on eye conditions in small animals including dogs, cats and rabbits. The service covers routine, urgent and emergency referrals, with advanced diagnostics and ocular surgery listed on the website, including cataract surgery and diode laser procedures. Recent feedback continues to highlight fast assessment for serious eye problems, clear explanations, and supportive follow-up during recovery.
Services
- •Referral ophthalmology for small animals: consultations for dogs, cats and rabbits, including routine, urgent and emergency eye cases.
- •Eye surgery: surgical management of eyelid, corneal and intra-ocular conditions, with cataract surgery and diode laser procedures listed on the website. Recent reviews mention surgery for an eye ulcer, cryotherapy for an eyelid abscess, cryosurgery on both eyes for ongoing eye problems, and same-day surgery for a tumour behind the eye.
- •Diagnostics and eye testing: the website lists electroretinogram (ERG), eye ultrasound, slit lamp biomicroscopy, tonometry, indirect ophthalmoscopy, tear film assessment, gonioscopy, eyelid conformation assessment and light testing.
- •Imaging access: MRI and CT scans are available through the service.
- •Out-of-hours care: the website states a comprehensive out-of-hours service, with 24/7 care if needed.
- •Examples owners mention in reviews: treatment of a chronic corneal ulcer, care for persistent juvenile conjunctivitis, prompt specialist advice for a Labrador’s eye concern, and attentive pre-op and post-op support for an elderly cat.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit above average, but this is based on very few comparable services.
People
- •Julia Henken — owner/operator and ophthalmology clinician. Reviews describe her as clear, reassuring and responsive, with examples including rapid diagnosis of a serious eye tumour, cryotherapy and cryosurgery cases, chronic ulcer treatment, surgery for an eye ulcer, and thoughtful advice by email and follow-up during recovery.
- •Wider team support: reviewers also praise Julia’s colleagues and the supporting staff as professional, caring and good with animals.
Reviews
Google shows a 5.0-star rating from 15 reviews.
- •Reviews repeatedly mention prompt access and responsiveness, including next-day assessment for a suddenly distorted eye, same-day treatment, and quick specialist advice for new concerns.
- •Communication is a standout theme, with owners saying Julia explains options clearly, makes complex eye problems easier to understand, and helps them feel calm and informed.
- •Recent feedback describes a range of successful treatments and recoveries, including surgery for an elderly cat’s eye ulcer, cryotherapy for an eyelid abscess, cryosurgery for long-running eye problems, treatment for a chronic corneal ulcer, and marked improvement in a puppy with juvenile conjunctivitis.
- •The overall tone is consistently very positive about the knowledge, professionalism and caring approach of both Julia and the wider team.

