Outpatient Surgical Center
This is where we shine.
Common or complicated eye conditions can require surgery to restore vision, to preserve vision, or to alleviate pain. This is where we shine.
Together, Drs. Nuhsbaum, Gearhart and Michau are one of the most experienced and talented veterinary ophthalmology surgical teams in the United States.
A list of some of our commonly performed surgeries include:
- Cataract removal surgery with lens replacement
- Corneal foreign body removal
- Corneal graft
- Corneal laceration repair
- Corneal transplant
- Diamond burr debridement
- Distichia removal
- Ectopic cilia removal
- Entropion correction
- Ectropion correction
- Keratectomy - superficial and deep
- Luxated lens removal
- Nasolacrimal surgery
- Orbital surgery
- Prolapsed gland of the third eyelid repair ("Cherry eye")
- Scrolled third eyelid cartilage repair
- More...
Cataracts Surgery in Dogs and Cats
All the information you need is a phone call away.
Cataracts in dogs and cats impair vision. Did you know that cataracts can also be a source of pain? Over 85% of diabetic dogs will develop blinding cataracts and cataract removal surgery often has a 90% success rate for restoring life-long vision and comfort.
Our mission is to help our clients understand what their pet is experiencing, in the moment, and what to expect, in the future.
Dogs and cats can live happy, love-filled lives without vision. Many pet parents have not been told that there is a best "window of opportunity" for cataract removal surgery to restore vision. We are committed to helping clients understand the options for their pet, and to never hearing the phrase "I wish I would have known" ever again.
Call our team to talk to directly to Dr. Nuhsbaum, Dr. Gearhart, Dr. Michau, or Shantell (Veterinary Technician with years in the field and an excellent source of information for clients who want to learn more about cataracts). We will help over the phone, share what we think is going on, and explain your options.
"We called (Apex) and spoke directly to the doctor. We learned a lot. Next, the doctor at Apex Veterinary Ophthalmology called our veterinarian to discuss my dog's case. The doctor at Apex had never even seen our dog. After speaking with the ophthalmologist at Apex, our veterinarian prescribed eye drops to decrease swelling in the eye and our dog is doing much better. We are very grateful.
- Comprehensive initial exam for cataract evaluation: $394.00
- Bilateral cataract removal surgery with replacement lenses, pre-surgery retinal screening tests (ERG and ocular ultrasound), 6 months of courtesy follow-up examinations : $4,600 to $5,600.
- Make the call and talk to board-certified specialist in veterinary ophthalmology over the phone.
- Decide if an exam is the right thing for you and your pet.
