Our Services
Ophthalmology
Our Services Include
Comprehensive Eye Examinations: Regular eye exams are crucial for detecting early signs of ocular diseases. Our thorough examinations assess the overall health of your cat’s eyes, including the cornea, retina, eyelids, and intraocular pressure.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Ocular Conditions: We diagnose and treat specific feline eye conditions, such as conjunctivitis, uveitis, cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal ulcers with high precision. Our advanced diagnostic tools allow us a greater possibility of early detection and deliver highly effective treatments.
Cataract Surgery: Cataracts can significantly impair your cat’s vision. Our skilled ophthalmologist performs cataract surgery to restore clear vision, using the latest techniques and equipment to ensure the best outcomes.
Glaucoma Management: Glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated promptly. We offer comprehensive glaucoma management, including medication, laser therapy, and surgical options to control intraocular pressure and prevent further damage.
Corneal and Retinal Surgery: Conditions affecting the cornea and retina can be complex and require specialised care. Our ophthalmologist is experienced in performing delicate surgeries to treat corneal ulcers, retinal detachments, and other related conditions.
Eyelid Surgery: Abnormalities of the eyelids, such as entropion or ectropion, can cause discomfort and lead to further eye problems. We perform corrective eyelid surgeries to ensure proper eyelid function and eye protection.
Dr. Rui Oliveira
Following his graduation in Veterinary Medicine from the FMV-UTL in 2000, Dr. Rui Oliveira started working with several animal clinics, providing speciality consultation in Veterinary Ophthalmology from the same year. He later obtained a Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 2002 and undertook several courses in ocular microsurgery and cataract surgery using phacoemulsification in Portugal and other countries. He established the Ophthalmology Department at the Hospital Veterinário do Restelo, of which he was responsible from 2004 until 2007.
In 2007, Dr. Oliveira completed the Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology RCVS (Speciality in Veterinary Ophthalmology) from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is also the founder of the Veterinary Ophthalmologic Institute (IOV)—his current practice. A pioneer in Veterinary Ophthalmology in Portugal, Dr. Rui Oliveira has been the first Veterinarian to perform phacoemulsification surgery with intraocular lens placement in animals since 2003 and the first to perform endolaser glaucoma surgery throughout the Iberian Peninsula before September 2009.
Dr. Oliveira is currently responsible for the private clinic and reference surgery service in this speciality and collaborates with most Equine Veterinarians across the country, providing support across different subdomains of Vet Ophthalmology. Additionally, he collaborates with Veterinary Hospitals in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore, where he consults animals referred from these countries. He is a Veterinary Ophthalmology Consultant at several wild animal centres and zoos, including the Atlantis Dubai, Iberian Lynx Recovery Centre, Lisbon Zoo, Lisbon Oceanarium, Zoomarine in the Algarve, and Wild Animal Recovery Centre in Monsanto, Lisbon. He has contributed numerous publications, posters, and oral presentations to the International Veterinary Ophthalmology Meeting ECVO-ESVO. He has authored numerous publications and a chapter of the book Ophthalmology of Wild and Exotic Animals.
Dr. Rui Oliveira
CertVOphthal MRCVS
Signs of eye issues in cats can include redness, swelling, discharge, squinting, excessive tearing, cloudiness in the eye, or your cat pawing at their eyes. If you notice any of these symptoms, it's important to schedule an appointment with our ophthalmology team to diagnose and treat the issue promptly.
Regular eye check-ups are important for maintaining your cat's vision. Ensuring a clean environment, careful use of house cleaning products and other uses of chemicals and substances are safety steps to reduce the risk of infections. A balanced diet rich in essential nutrients is equally important for cats as it is for humans. If you primarily feed your cats cat food, consider reevaluating the overall nutritional value of their diet.
