Dr Petra Price, Veterinary Specialist in Ophthalmology, is now providing a full range of medical and surgical ophthalmic services to strengthen our regional referral capability.
Ophthalmic services include:
Consultations
Comprehensive eye examinations are performed using advanced diagnostic equipment. Standard procedures include:
- Slit lamp biomicroscopy
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Tonometry
Additional diagnostic options include:
- Gonioscopy
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Ocular ultrasound
Breed screening eye examinations
Evaluation of breeding dogs for known or suspected hereditary eye conditions.
Medical management
Medical management and monitoring for a range of chronic ocular conditions, including:
- keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)
- Uveitis
- Episcleritis
- Calcific keratopathy and
- Glaucoma
Eye surgeries
Some of the surgeries we offer are:
Eyelids
- Entropion repair
- Distichiasis and ectopic cilia treatment
- Eyelid tumour resection or cryosurgery
- Reconstructive blepharoplasty
Cornea
- Corneal burring and superficial keratectomy for non‑healing ulcers
- Corneal grafting for ulceration and sequestra
- Corneal dermoid excision
- Limbal melanocytoma treatment
Other Surgeries
- Conjunctival tumour resection and cryosurgery
- Iris cyst aspiration
- Prolapsed nictitating gland (“cherry eye”) repair
- Everted cartilage correction
- Lens luxation surgery
- Enucleation with intraorbital prosthesis
- Intraocular prosthesis placement
- Ciliary body ablation for refractory glaucoma
Cataract Assessment
While we do not currently perform cataract surgery, we:
- Diagnose and assess cataracts
- Determine patient suitability for surgery
- Provide detailed pre‑surgical workups
- Refer suitable patients to Pet Eye Care in Hamilton
- Provide post‑operative monitoring after surgery
Consultation Fees
- Initial ophthalmology consult: $350
- Revisit consult: $160
- Remote consult: $170
Dr Petra Price’s Availability
Consult days: Wednesday and Thursday. We also hold an Ōtaki clinic once a month at Otaki Vets.
Surgery days: Monday and Tuesday
Remote Consultations (Vet to Vet Service)
Remote consultations are recommended for surgical cases. This service allows us to:
- Provide treatment options and cost estimates
- Offer interim case management advice
- In many cases, schedule the patient directly for surgery once a plan is confirmed
Remote consults are typically completed within 7 days, or sooner in emergencies.
A remote consultation includes:
- Full review of clinical history and submitted images
- A detailed report for the referring veterinarian
- A client summary for the owner (We recommend the referring clinic forward this summary directly to their client.)
Urgent Cases
For urgent cases, please submit a remote consultation so Petra can review and manage the case sooner, rather than waiting for an in‑person consult and case management.
She can then advise whether surgery or an in‑person appointment is needed following that.
Booking Timeframes
Please note we are currently booking two weeks in advance. However, we do run a cancellation waitlist.
Contact Us
Please complete our referral form here
Ophthalmology team
