Topic: South East Veterinary Referrals

Veterinary ophthalmologist, Richard Everson has joined South East Veterinary Referrals (SEVR) as a director to provide specialist local eye care and surgery for cats and dogs, reducing the need for long-distance referrals in Kent and the South East.

Richard completed his specialist training at the Royal Veterinary College and remained there for a further year as a clinician before spending seven years gaining referral experience at a multi-disciplinary referral hospital in Surrey.

From the Sevenoaks hospital he provides ophthalmology services including cataract surgery, corneal ulcer management, treatment of feline corneal sequestra, tear film disorders such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), and emergency ophthalmic cases.

South East Veterinary Referrals has installed a Zeiss operating microscope to support procedures including cataract removal, corneal ulcer repair and corneal transpositions.

Richard said: "Eye problems in dogs and cats can progress rapidly.

"Cataracts linked to diabetes, deep corneal ulcers, or trauma can threaten sight within days.

"Until now, many complex cases in Kent had to be referred many miles away.

"SEVR provides a seamless pathway for assessment and surgery, whilst ensuring pets return to their first referral vet for follow-up care when appropriate."

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