Apex Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialists

Our 7-year-old Italian Greyhound recently needed emergency attention and APEX Veterinary Ophthalmology was amazing. A few hours after surgery he was already trying to chase his ball again, which honestly shocked us in the best way. What really stuck with us was how personal the whole experience felt. Every text, email, and update felt like they actually knew our pup and understood how stressed we were walking into emergency eye surgery. They were incredibly skilled and professional but still warm, calm, and easy to talk to, and we never once felt rushed or confused. We are Really grateful for the care they gave our goofy little guy.

I cannot say enough positive things about this clinic and its staff! I brought two of my fur-babies in to be examined and the amount of compassion, professionalism and care that was shown to both my dogs, as well as myself, was amazing. I have a very rowdy pit bull and a blind chihuahua and both of them were handled and cared for in a way that made both them, and I, feel at ease. We met with two doctors, Dr. Nuhsbaum and Dr. Gearhart. You can see the passion in both of these doctors shining through. They have a deep love for their clients and their careers. Both doctors took the time to ensure we understood the anatomy, treatment and preventative measures for our dogs and their conditions. I am very grateful for their time and care. I would also love to give a shout out to the CSR's, assistants and technicians - everyone we encountered was friendly, kind and professional. Thank you all for what you do and for how much love you showed my fur-babies.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If your pet has an eye issue, don’t waste time bouncing around — go straight to Apex Ophthalmology. Get in front of a true specialist team. My six year old French bulldog Kodak had a non-healing eye ulcer that took us through multiple vets, months of stress, and unnecessary expense before we finally found Apex Ophthalmology. The moment we did, the difference was obvious. Dr. Tanja Nuhsbaum and her team are incredible — deeply knowledgeable, calm, confident, and genuinely compassionate. We had multiple checkups, thorough exams, and clear explanations every step of the way. I always understood what was happening, what we were watching for, and exactly what the plan was. And her entire team is just as impressive. Scheduling was easy, follow-ups were consistent, and communication was above-and-beyond. They even texted me after hours to help find alternative medication options when something wasn’t available or was too expensive. That level of care is rare. Kodak was treated like family — and honestly, so was I. His ulcer is now completely healed, and I’m beyond grateful. If you’re debating what to do next, stop guessing and go to Apex. You’ll be so glad you did. Thank you Apex!!!

We took our 12.5-year-old miniature dachshund, Roxy, here last week for an eye examination after noticing ongoing issues with her right eye and a constantly dilated pupil. From the moment we arrived, the entire staff was incredibly kind, patient, and compassionate. The technician and doctor were both extremely thorough and did not make us feel rushed. They took the time to explain everything from top to bottom, answered all of my questions thoughtfully, and made sure I felt informed and comfortable every step of the way. I also learned several new things about Roxy’s condition and eye health in general, which I really appreciated. What stood out most was how genuinely caring everyone was toward Roxy. Their professionalism was excellent, but beyond that, you could truly tell they love what they do and are passionate about caring for animals. That kind of compassion means so much, especially when bringing in an older dog you deeply love. I’m very grateful for the care Roxy received and would highly recommend them to anyone needing a canine ophthalmologist.

We made the trip from South Dakota specifically to see this veterinary ophthalmology team for our dog’s eye ulcer, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made. The doctors (all 3 doctors were hands on with her and they all knew her case) and staff were extremely knowledgeable, clear in their explanations, and proactive in treatment. They provided detailed instructions and closely monitored her progress. What truly sets them apart is their dedication — they communicated with us after hours when we had concerns and performed check-ins to make sure she was improving. Their level of care and professionalism is exceptional. We highly recommend them to anyone needing specialized eye care for their pet.🤍

My family has had the pleasure of working with the Apex ophthalmology team for years and cannot recommend them enough. Nearly five years ago, our chihuahua, Roo, started developing eye issues, and our primary care vet referred us to Dr. Nuhsbaum and her team. Listening to this recommendation was one of the best decisions we have made for Roo's health and quality of life. Immediately during our first appointment with Dr. Nuhsbaum, we were met with expertise, compassion, and a clear love for our dog and a desire to help her feel her best. Over the years, we became regulars as Roo's eye conditions (glaucoma, cataracts, ulcers, etc.) worsened, and the Apex team was there for Roo (and us) every step of the way. Though we primarily worked with the fantastic Dr. Nuhsbaum, we also had the pleasure of working with all of the great doctors (shout out to Dr. Gearhart and Dr. Michau), and many wonderful techs (shout out to Esther and Danielle) and knew that no matter who we were working with that day to solve a new eye issue, Roo was in the best hands. Ultimately, after repeated and worsening ulcers coupled with glaucoma that was no longer well-managed with several eye drops multiple times a day, the Apex team and our family came to the conclusion that Roo would be best served by undergoing bilateral eye removal surgery to take away the pain and increase her quality of life. This was a huge decision to make, and we cannot thank Dr. Nuhsbaum and the team enough for helping us understand our options and come to the right decision for Roo, especially considering that Roo has other health conditions that impact her ability to undergo surgery safely. Dr. Nuhsbaum and the team went above and beyond to ensure that Roo was a good candidate for surgery through comprehensive testing and a referral to a specialist. Roo was then cleared for surgery. The day of Roo's surgery was incredibly nerve wracking for us, but Dr. Nuhsbaum, Nicole, Esther, Danielle, and the rest of the team again went above and beyond and kept us updated via phone calls and texts about the surgery and how Roo was doing. We knew that Roo was surrounded by an expert team that loved her, which made the day easier on my family. To no surprise to us, the surgery went excellently. Now, post-surgery, Roo is back to being a happy, spunky Chihuahua who has gotten her groove back because of her care team. We cannot thank Roo's Apex team enough and will be forever grateful for everything they have done for Roo and our family. Roo says thank you Dr. Nuhsbaum, Dr. Gearhart, Dr. Michau, Esther, Danielle, Nicole, Casey, and the rest of the team!!!

I cannot say enough good things about Apex and particularly Dr. Nuhsbaum and Esther. Our dog, Winston had a scratch on his cornea that was not healing. His regular vet suggested that we find an ophthalmologist. I went online and was able to schedule an appointment the same day. From the Moment I walked in the door I knew I found the right place. The kindness and empathy displayed by the whole team was just amazing. Esther and Dr. Nuhsbaum were so kind and Treated me with so much respect and understanding. And they treated Winston with so much good care. Explained to me everything that they were doing and what was going on with his eye. The doctor was very clear on what the next steps were in the procedures that we could take to work on healing his eye. And the procedure that we decided on did end up healing his eye. We are so happy and cannot recommend them high enough. It’s so hard with our fur babies because they can’t talk to us with words and to find people who just give that level of care and understand how important they are to us is priceless. And one other thing that just melted, my heart was his first appointment, Dr. Nuhsbaum Was listening to his heart and she said do you wanna hear something and she let me listen to his heart when I was talking to him and I could hear it speed up and it was the sweetest thing ever!!! Thank you for taking such stellar care of our Winston and for EVERYTHING! Laura, Jana and Winston