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New Bolton Center Kennett Square, PA
Emergencies & Appointments:
610-444-5800
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Ryan Hospital Philadelphia, PA
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215-746-8911
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215-746-8387
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nbc-optho

Ophthalmology


The Ophthalmology Service treats eye conditions such as corneal ulcers, Equine Recurrent Uveitis, cataracts, and glaucoma. We offer a full range of ocular surgery for conditions including eyelid lacerations, deep corneal ulcers or perforations, uveitis, glaucoma, ocular/periocular tumors, and cataracts. 

For patients requiring intensive treatment and close monitoring, hospitalization is available for round-the-clock care.

Common Ocular Diseases

  • Corneal ulcers
  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Squamous cell carcinoma
  • Equine Recurrent Uveitis
  • Blindness

Clinical Team

Nicole Scherrer, DVM, DACVO
Assistant Professor of Clinical Large Animal Ophthalmology

Residents:
Tiffany Chen, DVM
Rhiannon Ross, VMD

All Residents and Interns

Contact Ophthalmology

Appointments: 610-925-6111

To schedule an appointment for an eye examination, call Mrs. Emily Daignault-Salvaggio during regular business hours.  

Emergencies: 610-444-5800

If you have an ocular emergency after business hours, call Emergency Services to be seen by an emergency doctor, with an ophthalmologist consulting as available. Emergency services are available 24 hours/ day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year.

First Tuesday Lecture Series: Dr. Nikki Scherrer, "Problems 'Eye' Commonly See"

In February 2021, Dr. Nicole Scherrer, DACVO, New Bolton Center Ophthalmologist, spoke about common conditions and special issues in equine eyes.