Your Eye Care Partner is
Just a Call Away
When an eye case goes beyond your practice, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Animal Eye Care is more than a place to send your patients. We’re a resource you can call, a partner you can count on, and an extension of your care team. With advanced veterinary ophthalmology, responsive communication, and a genuine willingness to help, we make referrals easier—for you, your team, and your clients.
How We Help
Questions & Consultations
Get guidance when you're unsure what you're seeing or how to proceed.
Patient Referrals
Connect your patients with board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists when specialized care is needed.
Emergency Cases
Get timely attention when an eye problem can't wait.
Ongoing Communication
Stay informed so you can continue providing the comprehensive care your clients expect.
Specialized Treatments for Your Clients
Advanced Diagnostic Services
- •Comprehensive Eye Exams and Vision Testing
- •Ocular Imaging and Ultrasound
- •Advanced Retinal Function Testing
- •OFA/ACVO Certifications
- •In-House Diagnostics
Corneal and Vision Procedures
- •Cataract Surgery
- •Corneal Grafting and Repair
- •Keratectomy Procedures
- •Corneal Crosslinking
Eyelid and Ocular Surface Surgery
- •Eyelid Reconstruction and Repair
- •Eyelid Tumor Removal
- •Distichia and Ectopic Cilia Treatment
- •Cherry Eye and Congenital Eyelid Correction
Advanced Ophthalmic Procedures
- •Glaucoma Management and Surgery
- •Lens Luxation Procedures
- •Laser Ophthalmic Procedures
- •Eye Preservation and Removal Procedures
Expertise You Can Trust
We combine decades of experience with advanced surgical and diagnostic expertise—and a team that takes the time to help.
Dr. Michael Blair
Founder and Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Dr. Jonathan Hirsch
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Dr. Ashley Sommerkamp
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Dr. Aryel Rigano
Veterinary Ophthalmology Resident
Hear From Our Partner Vets
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"Very impressed with the time Dr. Sommerkamp took to explain the problems my Raven is having with her eyes. She then explained there was a solution and how we would go about the process of helping her. Very nice staff and reasonable pricing."
"Have been seeing Dr. Blair for the last 12 years. He takes his time with the pets and the owners, remembers us by name, and puts my pet at ease…even more than the vet. I know my dog loves to see Dr. Blair because he runs up the steps with enthusiasm every visit. ❤️"
Down the Street. Down to Help.
With three locations across Central Virginia, specialized eye care is never far away.
Richmond
2861 Huguenot Springs Road
Midlothian, VA 23113
Main Office Location
Charlottesville
2407 Hydraulic Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Inside Autumn Trails Veterinary Center
Fredericksburg
712 Littlepage Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Inside Littlepage Animal Hospital