We have re started Eye testing under the BVA/KC/ISDS Scheme at EVC (Leominster ONLY), however we only have limited availability each month - this is to enable us to catch up on the clinical work put back by the COVID lockdown. Please telephone us on 01568 616616 if you want to enquire/book an eye test. No appointments will be given over email (see below) and we do not hold a waiting list. We understand that this might be frustrating for you, but please be patient with us.
If you need an eye test urgently then click here for a list of other BVA eye panelists that may be able to help you.
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING.........
* We will ask you to pre-pay in advance of the booking (approx. 2 weeks before) as this will reduce telephone traffic on the day.
If you decide to cancel your eye test appointment we require 48 hours notice - any less than this we will not be able to offer a refund.
Over 48 hours we can offer a refund less the cost of the certificate (£10.08) as it will of been prepared for you in advance of your appointment.
* We will also require your kennel club registration document/s to be scanned and emailed to us at eyetests@eyevetclinic.co.uk so that we can minimise the transfer of paperwork at the time of the eye test and so we can fill in test forms before the appointment. If this has not arrived 24 hours before you are due to come for the test with your pet then we will cancel the appointment; refunds will not be given in this case.
*It may be necessary to cancel an appointment at short notice if the vet becomes ill or has been asked to self-isolate due to close contact with a COVID positive individual. We will do our best to rearrange your appointment as quickly as possible.
We do not hold a waiting list, all appointments are booked on 'first come first served' basis
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The Eye Scheme is run in partnership with BVA, the Kennel Club, and the International Sheep Dog Society.
The Eye Scheme was established in 1966 as a means of identifying inherited, and non-inherited eye conditions in dogs. It is a clinical eye examination carried out by Specialist Veterinary Ophthalmologists. The scheme is open to all breeds of dog including cross breeds and non Kennel Club registered dogs.
What is hereditary eye disease?
There are many types of eye disease, both congenital (conditions that exist from birth) and non-congenital (conditions that develop later in life) that affect dogs. Many of these conditions can have serious effects on health and welfare, causing pain and or blindness, and possibly the need for lifelong medication. All of these should be taken into consideration when breeding dogs.
Please click Here to view the list of Inherited Eye Disease and the breeds affected.
