VetVision

05/05/2026

This weekend two of our nurses, Nurse Katie and Nurse Sophie, took some time away from eyes to volunteer with Animal Referral Hospital Canberra and Canberra Street Cat Alliance, two organisations we work closely with, to help with a large scale desexing drive. 18 kittens rescue were desexed in under one day, which is a huge accomplishment! This vital work helps more kittens get adopted, and reduces the amount of stray cats being born on the streets.
Of course they couldn't resist checking out some eyes either.

28/04/2026

Have you ever seen a lens before? 👁️🐾

This is what an unhealthy lens looks like after removal. A healthy lens should be crystal clear, allowing light to focus sharply onto the retina. In this case, the lens has become cloudy due to cataracts, preventing normal vision.

In routine cataract surgery, the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens implanted into the remaining lens capsule. However, in some cases—like this one—the tiny ligaments (called zonules) that hold the lens in place become too weak or unstable to support an implant.

When that happens, we carefully remove the entire lens to prevent it from shifting or floating within the eye, which can lead to further complications.
When a lens is removed, the animal will still have some sight, if the retina functional, they will just have unfocused vision but they will be pain free

Every case is unique, and our goal is always the same: to achieve the best possible outcome and comfort for your pet.
If you have any concerns about your pets vision, please reach out to us at vetvision.com.au

24/04/2026

🐾 Happy World Vet Day!
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible work of veterinarians everywhere. We’re taking a moment to shine a light on our founders, Dr. Matt Annear and Dr. Sarah Coall, the newest expert to join our clinical team, Dr. Anne Marx, and our amazing referral vet partners.
Over the past 18 months, Matt and Sarah have worked tirelessly to deliver specialist ophthalmology care to patients across Newcastle, Sydney, the Illawarra, Canberra, and beyond. With the recent addition of specialist Dr. Anne Marx to the team, our mission to expand this vital outreach continues. Together, our vets’ dedication to advancing animal eye care is making a profound difference for patients throughout the region.
Beyond their clinical work, our vets are passionate about uplifting the entire veterinary community. From formal education evenings for over a hundred GP vets, to hands-on mentoring for university students, and supporting charity walks on the weekend, our vets are proud to stand alongside our peers. Together, they’re advancing the standard of ophthalmology care, one lesson and one patient at a time.
This World Vet Day, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every vet and clinic who has reached out, referred patients, or partnered with us to help preserve pets’ vision, which is our mission.
Together, we’re building a more connected, compassionate veterinary community, one pair of eyes at a time.

10/04/2026

We recently welcomed Dr Anne Marx to our Sydney team!
Anne is a European board-certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist (Dipl. ECVO) who completed her specialist training at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany.
Her clinical interests include both medical and surgical ophthalmology, including corneal and cataract surgery, adnexal and eyelid procedures, and advanced ocular diagnostic imaging.
Anne is known for her approachable communication style and her commitment to ensuring clients feel informed and supported throughout their pet’s treatment.
Passionate about education, Anne also delivers continuing education lectures and practical training for veterinarians, nurses, and students, with the goal of making ophthalmology accessible and improving first-line care of ophthalmic diseases.
A kind message from Anne to you: “Your pet will do great. Eye exams are gentle — no needles and no unexpected detours involved.”
We’re thrilled to have Anne helping us keep the future bright for our patients. Please join us in giving her a warm Vet Vision welcome! 👁️

17/03/2026

We were honoured to be a sponsor of and attend the first 'Sophie's Ball' with Sophie's Legacy in Canberra this weekend.
Sophie's Legacy is a wonderful charity that highlights the mental health struggles of people in the veterinary industry and provides access to services for individuals that need help.
Dr Matt, Dr Sarah, Nurse Katie and Nurse Sophie had a great time, dressed in 1920s theme and we will continue to support this charity that is very close to all of our hearts.

24/02/2026

Our newsletter and wrap up of 2025! We accomplished so much in just one year of being a brand new company. Thanks to all of our amazing referring vets and clients for trusting us with their pets eyes.

16/02/2026

Eadie is all tuckered out after being the cutest patient ever 😻😻

02/02/2026

We are very excited to introduce Toto as our very first cataract surgery at our new clinic location at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney!

Toto’s owner noticed his eyes became cloudy quite quickly and he seemed irritated and comfortable so he was quickly referred to us by Dr Tanya at Haberfield Veterinary Hospital . Upon Dr Matts examination, it was noted that Toto had cataracts with secondary uveitis (inflammation inside the eye) Toto was then quickly booked in for a phacoemulsification surgery.

His eye ultrasound showed no retinal detachment but that his left lens was very narrow compared to his right.
The surgery went smoothly and Toto has returned to normal vision and is much more comfortable with his uveitis now under control.

If you have any concerns about your pets vision please do not hesitate to get into contact us via our online self booking system or referral from your regular vet!

19/01/2026

How do you do an eye exam on a tiny kitten? By gently holding their head like a little burger 🍔❤️

We are happy to help Canberra Pet Rescue with little Frida and will keep a close 'eye' on her until she is big enough for surgery.

🌼 Update on gorgeous FRIDA 🌼

Frida is the little girl we rescued on Christmas Eve, after she was found around 70cm down a broken drain, in quite a bad way and severely dehydrated. It’s hard to believe how far she’s come in such a short time.

She has now been seen by the wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable Dr Matt from VetVision, a specialist animal ophthalmologist.

Sadly, Frida has multiple eye conditions. Her long-term prognosis is that she may retain some blurry vision in one eye, but will lose the other which currently has no vision. The eye we are hoping to preserve will require major surgery, and even then she still won’t see clearly from it but she will adapt. Our goal is to get her to a place where she is comfortable, pain-free, and able to see at least a bit to help her find her way around.

She’s still too small for surgery just yet, but since coming into care on Christmas Eve, Frida has almost doubled in size — an incredible achievement and a true testament to what love, dedication, and foster care can do.

This little fighter continues to amaze us 💕

To help Frida and others just like her, please become a regular donor: https://www.canberrapetrescue.org.au/donate/

12/01/2026

Safe to say we were all absolutely OBSESSED when Mochi came to see us at Canberra Vet Hospital ❤️❤️

07/01/2026

We are excited to be partnering with Sires On Ice Richmond Vet for another Heart and Eye Clinic.
Last clinic we saw over 50 patients in one day so book your spots early! 👀🦴🐶