Cataract Surgery

[Cavalier]

Anyones dog had cataract surgery...??

I know all the medical stuff but I would like to know the experience from a dog owners perspective.

When it comes to my own dogs I lose all objectivity and veterinary knowledge and regress back to a blubbering crazy dog owner

My 6 year old Cavalier was born with bilateral cataracts and until now they have been very slow growing. Had a check up at the specialist ophthalmologist last

time I was in Perth and were advised to have cataract surgery within 12 months, or if she starts having visual defecits then surgery sooner.

Unfortunately last night she walked straight into the wall...... didnt see it at all So surgery will need to be done soon We will do one eye first (just in case

there are complications), then if all goes well will do the second eye.

Any experiences from an owners perspective would be much appreciated.... one very worried Mum here ;)

[Elfin]

Hey, worried Mum... just breathe!

I am not an owner of a dog that has had cataract surgery, but I am heavily involved with the procedure. (ie, we do about 6 cataract surgeries a week).

I am in Melbourne so obviously have no gain whatsoever in your dog's surgery.

Please tell me exactly what your concerns are, and I will answer from a dog-mum's perspective.

Edited September 16, 2009 by Elfin

[Cavalier]

No specific concerns Ive seen the procedure performed at least 100 times (used to be a nurse at an ophthalmology practice).

I suppose Im more wanting to know how the dogs cope when they come home..... my poor girl is a very VERY nervous, scared of everything in life type of dog and Im very worried she will not be able to cope if she ends up blind.