Our Services

Comprehensive Eye Care For Pets

Ophthalmology Services in Atlanta

Your pet’s eyes deserve the same level of care and attention as any member of the family. At The Vet Eye Team, we provide comprehensive ophthalmology services in Atlanta, GA, offering advanced diagnostics, surgery, and ongoing management for a wide range of eye conditions.

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Comprehensive Veterinary Ophthalmology

Our Services

Eye Exams and Preventive Care

Routine eye exams play an essential role in maintaining your pet’s eye health. Each visit includes a complete evaluation of the eye using magnification and diagnostic testing to detect early signs of eye disease and prevent progression.

  • Complete ocular evaluation and tear testing
  • Tonometry to measure eye pressure for glaucoma screening
  • Fluorescein stain to assess corneal integrity
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Advanced Diagnostics

When something doesn’t look right, accurate diagnosis is key. Our team uses cutting-edge tools to evaluate retinal health and internal eye structures, providing clarity on next steps for treatment.

  • Ocular ultrasound for internal imaging
  • Electroretinography (ERG) to assess retinal function
  • OFA eye certification for breeding and genetic screening
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Medical Therapy

We provide customized treatment options and plans for a variety of eye conditions, offering both short-term relief and long-term management.

  • Treatment for dry eye, uveitis, and corneal disease
  • Management for glaucoma and other chronic conditions
  • Ongoing monitoring to prevent disease progression
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Surgical Expertise

When surgery is the best option, your pet is in capable hands. We perform specialized ophthalmic procedures with precision and compassion, always prioritizing comfort and recovery.

  • Eyelid corrective surgery for entropion, cherry eye repair, or mass removal
  • Corneal repair and grafts for injuries or ulcers.
  • Cataract surgery to restore vision and quality of life
  • End-stage eye procedures for comfort
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Frequently Asked Questions

Pet Eye Care FAQs

What are the signs my pet needs an eye exam?

Look for redness, cloudiness, excessive tearing, squinting, pawing at the eye or changes in vision. Early evaluation helps prevent worsening vision or pain.

Do I need a referral for an appointment?

A referral is not needed but we encourage you to send records from your primary vet.

How soon can I get an appointment?

Please call our office with your concerns and to inquire about availability.

Do you treat exotic pets?

Yes, in addition to dogs and cats, we treat exotic pets such as rabbits, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets.

Will you send results to my regular vet?

Yes, summaries will be provided to your primary vet by the end of day.

Patient Reviews

What Our Patients’ Families Are Saying

Drs. Sigmund and Keenan are my go-tos for my dog’s ophthalmology needs! My dog, Josie, had a grooming incident that required surgery and treating a corneal ulcer. Not only are they experts in their field but they are also extremely compassionate and understand the nerves involved when your pet is hurt. They treated Josie quickly and effectively. They are truly the best in Atlanta! 10/10 recommend.
Jennifer Blasco
Pet Owner
Honestly love Dr Alex! He is not only a great ophthalmologist but a doctor who truly cares about his patients! I wish he worked on humans cause I would absolutely prefer for him to be my eye doctor!
Geoffrey Van zijl
Pet Owner
Your pets are truly in the best hands with the Vet Eye Team. Everyone is so knowledgeable and kind
Moriah McCauley
Pet Owner
Alex treated my German shepherd for ocular melanoma! She is a nervous girl, but he handled her very well and with care. We are very grateful for him!
Neil & McKennon Stoltzfus
Pet Owner
Can’t recommend Dr Keenan enough. She has been a breath of fresh air when it comes the care of my pets. Very informative when explaining whats going on and what I’m to expect moving forward. You are not going to regret seeing Dr Keenan and Dr Sigmund for help with your fur baby
David Gomez
Pet Owner
Dr. Sigmund removed an eyelid growth from my soul cat a few years ago. I was not concerned at the time, but he suggested that we send the growth for testing to see if it was cancerous. It did comeback as cancer, but was very low grade and there has been NO regrowth! So thankful for his quick intervention and expertise!
Sarah Wood
Pet Owner
Kayla Minasi

Kayla Minasi

Veterinary Assistant

Kayla has been in the veterinary field for nine years with over 2 years of experience in ophthalmology and enjoys providing compassionate, attentive care to every patient. Outside of work, she loves traveling, painting and binge-watching movies and is a proud pet parent to Godiva, a tortoiseshell cat, and Kuma, a chihuahua.

Sarah Wood

Sarah Wood

Veterinary Assistant

Sarah is a veterinary assistant who brings over a decade of veterinary experience to our practice, with four of those years being in ophthalmology. She graduated from Georgia Tech in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and is actively pursuing her veterinary technician license. Sarah is passionate about ophthalmology, patient experience, and fostering client relationships. In her spare time Sarah enjoys baking, nail art, and spending time with her husband and six fur children.

Emery Wach

Emery Wach

Customer Service Representative

Emery is a GA transplant who’s lived all up and down the East Coast and abroad, but has lived in Atlanta the longest when she moved here in 2011. She especially loves Atlanta’s varied food scene, living on the Beltline, having an international airport nearby, and going to shows at the Masquerade. She’s been a CSR at a primary care vet, an Adoption Counselor at the Humane Society, and most recently has been doing specialty and emergency veterinary Referrals. She is a ‘cat person’, and has two sweet kitties Pepper and Suki, and a very good shepherd-hound mix named Bojack. She’ll be the first to tell you about the joys of having a blind animal, and thinks Ophthalmology is the coolest type of vet med.

April Bradley

April Bradley

Customer Service Representative

April grew up in Stone Mountain, Ga, where her love of animals started with rescuing kittens and other neighborhood pets.

She has been apart of the veterinary industry for the 20 years starting in veterinary primary care and extending into various veterinary specialties.

In her spare time she enjoys traveling and visiting different countries, trying new restaurants,  and spending time with family, friends and her sweet old pup, Rocko.

Marianne Gibson

Marianne Gibson

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Marianne is our Registered Veterinary Technician and has been working in vet med for over 8 years. She worked at the University of Georgia’s veterinary teaching hospital in emergency and critical care for several years as well as a veterinary general practice in Atlanta. Marianne also graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelors degree in biology.

She is the proud mother of three cats: Crow, Atticus and Minerva. She would love even more animals when she has a bigger house.

In her free time Marianne loves to foster kittens and run on the beltline. She also loves thrifting at her local Goodwill!

Alex Sigmund

Alex Sigmund

Owner & Specialist

Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist who is passionate about providing thoughtful, compassionate eye care for pets. He is widely known as “The Vet Eye Guy” on social media, where he helps pet owners better understand eye disease and treatment options.

Dr. Sigmund believes excellent ophthalmology care combines advanced medicine with clear communication and a calm, supportive experience for both pets and their families. He works closely with referring veterinarians to ensure seamless, collaborative care.

He earned his veterinary degree from the University of Georgia and completed advanced specialty training in veterinary ophthalmology at the University of Tennessee. In addition to dogs and cats, Dr. Sigmund has experience working with exotic and zoological species through partnerships with zoos and aquariums.

Outside of the clinic, he enjoys time with his partner and his Ragdoll cat, King Louie, as well as growing lots of houseplants.

Alessandra Keenan

Alessandra Keenan

Owner & Specialist

Dr. Keenan grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia, where horseback riding first inspired her love of veterinary medicine. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 2012, followed by her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2015. After graduation, she completed a small animal rotating internship at the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, followed by a private practice ophthalmology specialty internship at Animal Eye Guys in South Miami, Florida.

Dr. Keenan was then accepted into Auburn University’s combined three-year Master’s degree and Comparative Ophthalmology residency program, which she completed in 2020. She has been practicing as a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist in South Florida since that time and is excited to return to Georgia to provide high-quality eye care to animals in the greater Atlanta area.

While she loves treating domestic pets, Dr. Keenan also has extensive experience in equine ophthalmology and has worked pro bono with wildlife rehabilitators. She especially enjoys working with wild raptors and the reward of seeing them released after treatment. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and their dog, Archer.