Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists

San Francisco, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Wildlife Zoo

Services

Surgery

AVMA Specialties

Ophthalmology

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid street parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists is a veterinary ophthalmology practice serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1991. We are here to improve and preserve your pet's visual health and comfort while also providing premier customer service to the pet parents. We strive to promote awareness and education about eye disease to veterinarians and the public

1991 - Established by Dr. Cynthia Cook (now retired) and was originally located in San Mateo, California. 1997 - Dr. Albert Mughannam joined the practice, the same year that a second office was opened in San Francisco. 2000 - Dr. Gwen Lynch joined the practice. 2006 - Veterinary Vision moved from San Mateo to a new, state of the art facility in San Carlos. 2009 - A new San Francisco office opened. 2018 - Dr. Katie Freeman joined the practice. 2021 - Dr. Louise O’Leary joined the practice. 2022 - Joined the NVA-Compassion-First family of hospitals

Mission — The Ideals that Guide Our Actions and Our Policies: To improve and preserve the visual health and comfort of our animal patients. To communicate with our clients as partners in their animal’s well-being. To promote awareness and education about eye disease in pets to veterinarians and the public. To maintain a respectful and professional environment where expertly trained professionals can practice the highest quality of medicine possible

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Overnight Weekends

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

slit lamp biomicroscopyindirect ophthalmoscopyapplanation tonometrySchirmer Tear Testfluorescein staininggonioscopyelectroretinographyocular ultrasonographyfundus photographyaesthesiometerRose Bengal vital corneal stainchromatic pupillometryphacoemulsificationlaser cyclophotocoagulationdiode laser

Services in detail

Slit lamp examination and indirect ophthalmoscopy by board-certified veterinary ophthalmologistsApplanation tonometry for measurement of intraocular pressureSchirmer Tear Test for diagnosis of Dry Eye or KCSFluorescein staining for identification of corneal ulcers, qualitative tear film deficiency, and tear drainage abnormalitiesGonioscopy to aid in differentiation of primary and secondary glaucomaElectroretinography for detection of retinal diseaseOcular ultrasonography for detection of ocular or orbital tumors and retinal detachmentsAdditional less commonly used modalities: fundus photography, aesthesiometer to measure corneal sensitivity, Rose Bengal vital corneal stain, chromatic pupillometryState of the art cataract extraction and artificial lens implantation using phacoemulsification technologyLaser cyclophotocoagulation for glaucomaDiode laser treatment for iris cysts and pigmented tumorsUrgent work-ins for documented emergencies, for an additional feeEmergency consultations for veterinarians and clients- after hours and weekendsHorse eye examination farm calls by Dr. LynchSaturday appointments

Memberships

American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)

Appointments & hours

Weekdays and Saturdays

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Frequently asked

Does Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists offer emergency or urgent care?+

Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists provides overnight and weekend emergency care.

Does Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists offer?+

Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists offers Surgery.

When was Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists established?+

Veterinary Vision Animal Eye Specialists has served the San Francisco, CA community since 1991.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.