Veterinary Ophthalmic Consulting

4.8 (83)
1299 N Tustin Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Veterinary Ophthalmic Consulting

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Fantastic doctor and office. I was skeptical about all the 5 star reviews but I understand now. They always pick up the phone quickly and answer calls. Everyone that I interacted with was great. I can see why their office is so busy. We were blessed to get an emergency appointment and Dr Esson was such a huge help. You can tell he knows his stuff and cares about his patients. My dog finally got the help he needed. He had surgery earlier today and already seems to be in less pain despite his stitches. My only regret is that I didn't find this doctor sooner. We will be lifelong patients and supporters for this wonderful office. Update: It's been about 2 weeks since surgery and my dog got his stitches out. He is doing fantastic. My dog is an entirely new dog since his surgery. He is playful, energetic and active again. He seems much happier. The medication Dr. Esson provided is also helping to save his other eye and relieve his discomfort. During his checkup today, they reported that his eye pressure has gone back down normal in only 2 weeks! Thank you so much, Dr. Esson and staff!! My family bought my dog an adorable pirate costume for Christmas, so please enjoy a pic of our happy pirate boy.

posted: 01/03/2022

Patrick Taesali

Dr.Esson and his staff are amazing and at the top of their field. We took our 12 year old Poodle mix Ralph because he had no vision left due to matured cataracts. My heart broke every time he stumbled or bumped into something. He was hiding in the closet and stopped playing. We didn’t know cataract removal was even a possibility. When we were searching for doctors we decided to only go to the best in their field and we found Dr.Esson. After the exam and consultation we decided to test if Ralph was a candidate. Thankfully he was !! The very next day after surgery we already could see the difference! We were told his cataracts were hard as rocks but with his experience and expertise Dr.Esson was able to carefully remove them. Today marks 14 days since Ralphs surgery- the cone is off and he’s doing great. His vision is restored and now he’s back to his old happy self! He’s gaining his confidence back and best part is he can now see our faces again . We are grateful to Dr.Esson and his wonderful staff for giving Ralph his sight back. - May God bless them as they are making miracles happen!!

posted: 10/04/2022

Alexis Hay

Case: My 5 year old Boston Terrier had punctured his eye in two places and then was extremely infected from being in the ocean. He went in for emergency surgery one day later and was on a long road to recovery, with many changes in his medications, eye drops and follow up care, but finally made a full recovery after 9 weeks. Note: If your animal has any form of an eye issue it is worth every penny taking them in to see Dr, Esson over vet as this is his specialty and trust me when I say time is of the essence if your animal has an eye issue. Do not mess around. I CANNOT begin to say enough amazing things about Dr. Esson and every single person on his team. I look back and think about how thankful I am he was referred to me by my friend and other Boston Terrier Owner. From the ladies at the front desk to his assistants and every person that handled my dog during this extremely difficult eye procedure I am FOREVER grateful. I am fairly certain if it weren't for Dr. Esson and his will, strength and persistence with my dogs eye, my dog Tommy would have lost his right eye from a terrible accident. I know this was a risky procedure where my dog could have easily had the surgery and then lost his eye but Dr Esson and his team were unreal at keeping an eye on my dogs progress, the first few weeks I drove down from LA every 2 days. My dog had an incident even where he hit his eye with his paw and Dr. Esson just continued to monitor his progress carefully. He is beyond talented, kind, caring and treats your animal (every single animal that comes in) as if it is his own. He makes strategic decisions based on the dogs health and progress, ,monitors each and treats each dog and their specific case on an individual basis. He doesn't just operate based on what worked on another animal.

posted: 06/17/2020

paige justine Tap

Love this team and how they care for our babygirl's only eye!

posted: 09/08/2023

AC Young

I have experienced 2 of the doctors here and both are very nice and get my dog in and out quickly for her eye appointments. I always feel comfortable here.

posted: 04/28/2023