Eye right referrals

Eye Right Referrals is a fully independent veterinary ophthalmology referral service owned and run by Julia Henken, focusing on eye conditions in small animals (dogs, cats and rabbits). The website describes capability for routine, urgent and emergency referral cases, including advanced diagnostics (e.g., MRI/CT access, electroretinogram, eye ultrasound) and ocular surgery (including cataract surgery and diode laser). In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe rapid assessment for sudden, serious eye problems, clear explanations of diagnosis and treatment plans, and post-procedure support during recovery (including responsiveness by email).

Services

• •Veterinary ophthalmology referral consultations for small animals (dogs, cats, rabbits).
• •Surgical management of eyelid, corneal and intra-ocular conditions (website).
• •Cataract surgery (website).
• •Diode laser procedures (website).
• •Diagnostics and eye tests mentioned on the website
• •Electroretinogram (ERG)
• •Eye ultrasound
• •Slit lamp biomicroscopy
• •Tonometry
• •Indirect ophthalmoscopy
• •Tear film assessment
• •Gonioscopy
• •Eyelid conformation assessment
• •Light testing
• •Imaging access: MRI and CT scans (website).
• •Out-of-hours care: the website states a “comprehensive out-of-hours service” where pets can be cared for 24/7 if needed.
• •Examples from reviews of problems treated
• •Tumour behind the eye, leading to same-day surgery and removal of the eye after assessment of vision (review).
• •Cryosurgery on both eyes for ongoing eye problems (review).
• •Chronic corneal ulcer treated with a recovery plan and follow-up support (review).
• •Persistent juvenile conjunctivitis managed after it had gone beyond a general practice vet’s knowledge (review).

People

• •Julia Henken (owner/operator; veterinary ophthalmology clinician per website and reviews): reviewers describe her diagnosing and acting quickly on an acute case (tumour behind the eye with surgery the same day), explaining conditions and options clearly (chronic ulcer case), and guiding owners through recovery with ongoing communication (including responsiveness by email).

Reviews

Google rating: 5 stars from 11 reviews.

• •Rapid referral access and decisive management for urgent eye issues (e.g., next-day assessment and same-day surgery for a suddenly distorted eye with a tumour behind it).
• •Procedures and outcomes owners mention specifically: cryosurgery on both eyes with reported pain relief; chronic ulcer improving “back in working order”; enucleation (eye removal) after vision assessment, with good healing described.
• •Communication during treatment: owners mention clear explanations of the problem/solution and support during recovery, including being responsive to emails.
• •Some reviews also mention advice beyond ophthalmology (flea and worm advice for cats).