Veterinary
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
Lexington, Kentucky
Our board-certified ophthalmologists and staff at The Animal Eye Institute understand that your pets are an extension of your family. Therefore, your pet's well-being is our utmost concern. Through excellent communication with you and your referring veterinarian we are committed to exceeding your expectations by providing high quality, compassionate, state-of-the-art ophthalmic care to your pets. The Animal Eye Institute excels at the diagnosis, surgery, and medical treatment of eye disorders for companion animals (dogs and cats), large animals (horses, llamas, cattle), exotic and pocket pets. Most procedures are possible to perform on an out-patient basis.
Our board certified ophthalmologists are the leading experts of veterinary eye care in the Florence area. We would love to see your pet and start to help them with their eye problems!
Dr. Taylor Wickware
Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Medical Director of The Animal Eye Institute of Lexington
Dr. Wickware grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago. Her interest in caring for animals started at a young age and developed as a volunteer at local animal shelters and while showing horses. She moved to Ohio to compete on the Cross Country and Track and Field teams for Miami University where she majored in Zoology and earned a Bachelor of Science. She started to develop an interest in Ophthalmology while shadowing specialists in preparation for veterinary school. She then attended veterinary school at The Ohio State University where she completed research in genetics and ophthalmology. Dr. Wickware received the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists’ Veterinary Student Award for her research and passion for veterinary ophthalmology. She then went on to complete a Small Animal Rotating Internship with Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners in Nashville, Tennessee where she devoted extra time to traveling for additional ophthalmology
rotations and experiences. Dr. Wickware completed a specialty ophthalmology internship and ABVO certified residency in comparative veterinary ophthalmology with The Animal Eye Institute. Her interests outside of the veterinary field include operating her small art business, watching true crime shows and sports, and wine tasting. She is excited to start her new chapter in Lexington with her two dogs and provide high level care promoting vision for all of the small animals, exotics, and horses in the area.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Miami University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
Internship, Small Animal Rotating, Blue Pearl
Internship, Comparative Ophthalmology, The Animal Eye Institute
Residency, Comparative Ophthalmology, The Animal Eye Institute
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA)
Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)