The eye scheme
The BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme
A screening programme that checks dogs for inherited and developing eye conditions, supporting early management and responsible breeding.
£65 / dog
routine eye scheme examination
Registered eye scheme panellist
BVA
KC
ISDS
BVA · KC · ISDS
Eye scheme testing panel member
CertVOphthal
RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology, 2011
Since 1997
Qualified, University of Glasgow
Liverpool
Lecturer to undergraduate & new-graduate vets
Why screen your dog's eyes?
Dogs can inherit a range of eye disorders. Some are congenital — present from birth — while others develop later in life. Several are passed down through breeding lines, which is why screening matters both for individual dogs and for the breeds they come from.
The Eye Scheme, run jointly by the BVA, Kennel Club and ISDS, is the recognised way to screen for these conditions. A certified veterinary ophthalmologist examines the eyes and issues a certificate recording the findings.
- Identify inherited or developing conditions early, so they can be monitored or managed.
- Make informed breeding decisions and help protect future litters.
- Meet breed club, breeder and Kennel Club requirements.
What happens at the examination
Iona carries out a thorough examination of your dog's eyes and completes the eye scheme certificate. Please bring your Royal Kennel Club or ISDS registration certificate to the appointment.
A £25 deposit secures your booking and is deducted from the total. The balance is paid on the day, by card.
Ready when you are
Book your dog's eye test.
Secure your appointment in a few minutes with a £25 deposit. The balance is paid on the day, by card.
- Painless, 30-minute appointment
- Findings recorded on the eye scheme certificate
- £25 deposit, balance paid on the day