Veterinary services at Eye Center For Animals in New Orleans operate based on pet tolerance rather than purely medical necessity to support numerous families and companion animals throughout Louisiana. Before permitting a physical examination, cats often require observers to engage in indirect eye contact. Canine subjects often need extended temporal adjustments between procedural stages and may seek approval to examine instruments through scent. The clinic’s approach is species-specific and emotionally responsive—avoiding overstimulation and adjusting for tolerance thresholds. The process treats owners as complete collaborative partners. Clinicians use information about pets' home behaviors such as post-storm actions sleeping partners and reactions to new textures as clinical input. The Eye Center For Animals delivers medical expertise across preventive planning, diagnostics, internal medicine, nutrition advisement, dental care, and multi-species senior pet wellness. Each procedure's timing is meticulously synchronized with the animal’s capacity to maintain calmness and presence. Certain pets experience diagnostics divided over multiple visits while others receive anxiety-reduction preparation plans. Exotic pets obtain tailored management approaches designed to avert stress-induced health issues. Following appointments families receive signal-based post-care guidelines which include methods to monitor pain expression alongside techniques to assess overstimulation from sound or activity and determine when normal interactions can be resumed. Each treatment plan embodies its own rhythm which dictates the moments to pause the times to engage and the intervals for reassessment. Eye Center For Animals delivers veterinary services to New Orleans pets and families as well as those from surrounding Louisiana areas by using an emotional compass which respects each patient's unique stress signals physical language and timing needs.
Services
Ophthalmology
Surgery
Ultrasound
Reviews
Gail Winsey
22 Jun 2018
REPORT
This was the second time that I utilized the services of this facility. I was extremely pleased with the courteous staff, ability to ask questions and explanations of finances and any medical terms th... Read More
This was the second time that I utilized the services of this facility. I was extremely pleased with the courteous staff, ability to ask questions and explanations of finances and any medical terms that was not understood. My pet had surgery and as usual I was worried but I was put at ease with a phone call as well as consultation with the doctor after the procedure. I give this facility a positive recommendation for eye care for animals and medical procedures. Read Less
Cheri Pareti
15 Nov 2017
REPORT
Dr. DaCosta and his staff offer the best specialty vet care in New Orleans. My dog needed cataract surgery to restore his vision. There was some unforseen eye pressure issues after the surgery. Dr. Da... Read More
Dr. DaCosta and his staff offer the best specialty vet care in New Orleans. My dog needed cataract surgery to restore his vision. There was some unforseen eye pressure issues after the surgery. Dr. Da Costa worked with me for weeks to see me and my dog through all the ups and downs. He was constantly researching different drugs to help and discussing options. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone whose pet needs an optometrist. Read Less
Lisa Ciolino
21 Sep 2017
REPORT
I would give a 6 out of 5 if I could. Dr. daCosta and his staff are the ultimate in skilled, professional, and caring veterinarians. Dr. daCosta has years of experience, and his judgment is spot on. H... Read More
I would give a 6 out of 5 if I could. Dr. daCosta and his staff are the ultimate in skilled, professional, and caring veterinarians. Dr. daCosta has years of experience, and his judgment is spot on. He has taken care of my pets' eye problems for years. I would never go anywhere else for ophthalmology! Read Less
Dena Mason
4 Sep 2017
REPORT
Excellent, professional care even for after hours and weekend emergencies.
Deborah Gautreaux
23 Aug 2017
REPORT
Expensive
Stephanie Anders
3 Jan 2017
REPORT
Dr. DaCosta knows how to treat animals with eye problems better than anyone else around. He is gentle and thorough with my 19-year-old dog. He actually listens to what I tell him about his progress,... Read More
Dr. DaCosta knows how to treat animals with eye problems better than anyone else around. He is gentle and thorough with my 19-year-old dog. He actually listens to what I tell him about his progress, or lack thereof. We are so happy we switched to Eye Center for Animals, and could not be happier with Dr. DaCosta, Dr. Martinez and his wonderful staff. Read Less
Sonia Hartner
22 Nov 2016
REPORT
I enjoyed meeting Dr. da Costa and his friendly staff. We found him to be extremely thorough in his exam. He even went out of his way to fit in an extra test during his very busy schedule. I highly re... Read More
I enjoyed meeting Dr. da Costa and his friendly staff. We found him to be extremely thorough in his exam. He even went out of his way to fit in an extra test during his very busy schedule. I highly recommend Eye Center for Animals! Read Less
Stacey Seruntine Griffin
13 Nov 2016
REPORT
Dr. Dacosta and his team gave Thunder back his eyesight, and even though he only got to enjoy it a little less than a year before he passed away, I know it added to the quality of his life in those la... Read More
Dr. Dacosta and his team gave Thunder back his eyesight, and even though he only got to enjoy it a little less than a year before he passed away, I know it added to the quality of his life in those last days, and was so very worth it. I am so grateful for the medical care and love given to him every time we visited. Thank you Eye Center for Animals. Stacey Read Less
David Brooks
4 Nov 2016
REPORT
They know their stuff and are caring for our pets!
Kenia Medina
2 Feb 2016
REPORT
Michael Sanchez
28 May 2015
REPORT
Dr. da Costa gave my Mia her eyesight back 3 years ago. Since then he has provided the best of care for my precious pup. Since Dr. Martinez joined the practice, she has shown herself to be an exemplar... Read More
Dr. da Costa gave my Mia her eyesight back 3 years ago. Since then he has provided the best of care for my precious pup. Since Dr. Martinez joined the practice, she has shown herself to be an exemplary vet as well. Usted es ambos doctores fantsticas. Gracias por todo lo que hacen para sus pacientes! Read Less
Ken Clouse
14 May 2015
REPORT
Nola our three month old bulldog pup needed to have eye surgery and the specialist here got us in right away. As soon as I arrived I knew I was at the right place. Truly a professional operation with... Read More
Nola our three month old bulldog pup needed to have eye surgery and the specialist here got us in right away. As soon as I arrived I knew I was at the right place. Truly a professional operation with people who obviously care about animals. Nola is resting comfortably and will soon be back to roughhousing with her brother. Thank you doctors for fixing her up! Read Less
Jennifer Culicchia
27 Sep 2013
REPORT
Dr. Paul da Costa is wonderful! Even though my rescue is completely blind & there is no saving her sight, he was steadfast in his concerns & efforts to make her as comfortable as possible. Friendly & ... Read More
Dr. Paul da Costa is wonderful! Even though my rescue is completely blind & there is no saving her sight, he was steadfast in his concerns & efforts to make her as comfortable as possible. Friendly & kind staff, beautiful & clean office with the cutest artwork/prints at a lovely location. Absolutely recommend! Read Less
Veterinary services at Eye Center For Animals in New Orleans operate based on pet tolerance rather than purely medical necessity to support numerous families and companion animals throughout Louisiana. Before permitting a physical examination, cats often require observers to engage in indirect eye contact. Canine subjects often need extended temporal adjustments between procedural stages and may seek approval to examine instruments through scent. The clinic’s approach is species-specific and emotionally responsive—avoiding overstimulation and adjusting for tolerance thresholds. The process treats owners as complete collaborative partners. Clinicians use information about pets' home behaviors such as post-storm actions sleeping partners and reactions to new textures as clinical input. The Eye Center For Animals delivers medical expertise across preventive planning, diagnostics, internal medicine, nutrition advisement, dental care, and multi-species senior pet wellness. Each procedure's timing is meticulously synchronized with the animal’s capacity to maintain calmness and presence. Certain pets experience diagnostics divided over multiple visits while others receive anxiety-reduction preparation plans. Exotic pets obtain tailored management approaches designed to avert stress-induced health issues. Following appointments families receive signal-based post-care guidelines which include methods to monitor pain expression alongside techniques to assess overstimulation from sound or activity and determine when normal interactions can be resumed. Each treatment plan embodies its own rhythm which dictates the moments to pause the times to engage and the intervals for reassessment. Eye Center For Animals delivers veterinary services to New Orleans pets and families as well as those from surrounding Louisiana areas by using an emotional compass which respects each patient's unique stress signals physical language and timing needs.
This was the second time that I utilized the services of this facility. I was extremely pleased with the courteous staff, ability to ask questions and explanations of finances and any medical terms th... Read More
This was the second time that I utilized the services of this facility. I was extremely pleased with the courteous staff, ability to ask questions and explanations of finances and any medical terms that was not understood. My pet had surgery and as usual I was worried but I was put at ease with a phone call as well as consultation with the doctor after the procedure. I give this facility a positive recommendation for eye care for animals and medical procedures. Read Less
Cheri Pareti
15 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. DaCosta and his staff offer the best specialty vet care in New Orleans. My dog needed cataract surgery to restore his vision. There was some unforseen eye pressure issues after the surgery. Dr. Da... Read More
Dr. DaCosta and his staff offer the best specialty vet care in New Orleans. My dog needed cataract surgery to restore his vision. There was some unforseen eye pressure issues after the surgery. Dr. Da Costa worked with me for weeks to see me and my dog through all the ups and downs. He was constantly researching different drugs to help and discussing options. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone whose pet needs an optometrist. Read Less
Lisa Ciolino
21 Sep 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I would give a 6 out of 5 if I could. Dr. daCosta and his staff are the ultimate in skilled, professional, and caring veterinarians. Dr. daCosta has years of experience, and his judgment is spot on. H... Read More
I would give a 6 out of 5 if I could. Dr. daCosta and his staff are the ultimate in skilled, professional, and caring veterinarians. Dr. daCosta has years of experience, and his judgment is spot on. He has taken care of my pets' eye problems for years. I would never go anywhere else for ophthalmology! Read Less
Dena Mason
4 Sep 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Excellent, professional care even for after hours and weekend emergencies.
Deborah Gautreaux
23 Aug 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Expensive
Stephanie Anders
3 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. DaCosta knows how to treat animals with eye problems better than anyone else around. He is gentle and thorough with my 19-year-old dog. He actually listens to what I tell him about his progress,... Read More
Dr. DaCosta knows how to treat animals with eye problems better than anyone else around. He is gentle and thorough with my 19-year-old dog. He actually listens to what I tell him about his progress, or lack thereof. We are so happy we switched to Eye Center for Animals, and could not be happier with Dr. DaCosta, Dr. Martinez and his wonderful staff. Read Less
Sonia Hartner
22 Nov 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I enjoyed meeting Dr. da Costa and his friendly staff. We found him to be extremely thorough in his exam. He even went out of his way to fit in an extra test during his very busy schedule. I highly re... Read More
I enjoyed meeting Dr. da Costa and his friendly staff. We found him to be extremely thorough in his exam. He even went out of his way to fit in an extra test during his very busy schedule. I highly recommend Eye Center for Animals! Read Less
Stacey Seruntine Griffin
13 Nov 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. Dacosta and his team gave Thunder back his eyesight, and even though he only got to enjoy it a little less than a year before he passed away, I know it added to the quality of his life in those la... Read More
Dr. Dacosta and his team gave Thunder back his eyesight, and even though he only got to enjoy it a little less than a year before he passed away, I know it added to the quality of his life in those last days, and was so very worth it. I am so grateful for the medical care and love given to him every time we visited. Thank you Eye Center for Animals. Stacey Read Less
David Brooks
4 Nov 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
They know their stuff and are caring for our pets!
Kenia Medina
2 Feb 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Michael Sanchez
28 May 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. da Costa gave my Mia her eyesight back 3 years ago. Since then he has provided the best of care for my precious pup. Since Dr. Martinez joined the practice, she has shown herself to be an exemplar... Read More
Dr. da Costa gave my Mia her eyesight back 3 years ago. Since then he has provided the best of care for my precious pup. Since Dr. Martinez joined the practice, she has shown herself to be an exemplary vet as well. Usted es ambos doctores fantsticas. Gracias por todo lo que hacen para sus pacientes! Read Less
Ken Clouse
14 May 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Nola our three month old bulldog pup needed to have eye surgery and the specialist here got us in right away. As soon as I arrived I knew I was at the right place. Truly a professional operation with... Read More
Nola our three month old bulldog pup needed to have eye surgery and the specialist here got us in right away. As soon as I arrived I knew I was at the right place. Truly a professional operation with people who obviously care about animals. Nola is resting comfortably and will soon be back to roughhousing with her brother. Thank you doctors for fixing her up! Read Less
Jennifer Culicchia
27 Sep 2013
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. Paul da Costa is wonderful! Even though my rescue is completely blind & there is no saving her sight, he was steadfast in his concerns & efforts to make her as comfortable as possible. Friendly & ... Read More
Dr. Paul da Costa is wonderful! Even though my rescue is completely blind & there is no saving her sight, he was steadfast in his concerns & efforts to make her as comfortable as possible. Friendly & kind staff, beautiful & clean office with the cutest artwork/prints at a lovely location. Absolutely recommend! Read Less