CrazyCresties Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 So it seems poor Louis can't catch a break at the moment He's had a tough time after a diagnosis of IMHA at the end of May, but has been doing very well, responding to drugs and so far one of the lucky ones that make it through the early stages of this hateful disease. I took him to the vet today for his regular fortnightly blood test and they seemed to be taking longer than usual. The vet came back with him with a concerned look and asked if I'd noticed his eye. The white of his eye has been a bit red recently, but as there was no weeping or discharge I stupidly had put it down to a bit of an irritation that I was going to get them to check out today anyway. It turns out his pupils were dilated, particularly so in his right eye and not responding too well. She recommended I basically go straight to the eye specialist to check it out as she was very concerned. So it turns out he has primary glaucoma, not linked to his IMHA, but the specialist said it is known in his breed. His vision is ok at the moment, and the specialist said the long term prognosis is good. It's been caught early and he should keep most of his sight. He is now on two different eye drops, just to add to his current pile of daily drugs! I feel so bad at not having thought more about 'a bit of a red eye'. I can't say I had noticed his pupil size, our house isn't naturally bright inside and he has dark eyes, but just a warning I guess if you notice a red eye, get it checked out! I've had a bit of a google and it makes for depressing reading with regards to glaucoma and loss of vision, so at the moment I holding onto the positive prognosis from the specialist. Louis means the world to me, he's my little buddy boy and my heart dog - he's pulled through so well with the IMHA so far, and I just hate he now has this to contend with too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I'm sorry to hear about Louis. Glaucoma is a horrible disease. Hopefully the specialist has gone through all the signs to watch for that the pressure might be up - if caught early, vision can often be saved. But once the pressure has been up for 24hrs or more, its often too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Thanks Kirty, we're back to see him on tues so will ask about signs to watch out for etc. Yesterday's appointment was a pretty quick one as they were just open for emergencies, but he said he'd wait for us and see us too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Oh, poor you and poor Louis. He's been such a fighter to keep on top of the IMHA. Here's hoping you've caught the glaucoma in time too, and that the appointment goes well on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Thanks Tassie, we're actually friends with our vet and she was round for lunch today and said it's not often they see glaucoma in dogs, they probably diagnose about one a year - sods law it had to be Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Its actually pretty common in dogs unfortunately, and Cresties are one of the breeds known to get Primary Glaucoma. We see quite a few here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinabean Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I just wanted to wish Louis all the best CC. Luckily it sounds like you've caught things early, and the prognosis sounds quite good. Stay as well as possible little Louis. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks trinabean :) heading off to the specialist in a couple of hours...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Great news from the ophthalmologist, right eye pressure down from 50+ to 25, and left eye down to 19 from 25 :D So all looking good, continue with the drops and re-check in a month. We really dodged a bullet there and I am so grateful to my vet who picked it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Great news. :) Remember though, if you have any concerns to go back to the specialist ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinabean Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'll be watching his eyes like a hawk now kirty! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Louis had his monthly follow up check last night with the ophthalmologist, and great news - the pressure is normal in both eyes, 19 in one and 18 in the other We're to keep up with the eye drops and he wants to see him again in another 6 months. So happy for my little buddy boy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That's great news CC! So happy for you and the handsome Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Thanks Tassie :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 So poor Louis has been back to the ophthalmologist today and the pressure has increased in his right eye He was checked out a few weeks ago as I thought the eye looked 'larger' and the pressure had increased by a couple of points in the right eye, but I noticed it was looking redder so OH took him back today and the IOP is now 34. I was just wondering, would his increased activity from having Poppy in the house and a lot of playing between them have had any effect on the IOP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 It may have, but chances are the IOP was always going to increase at some point. Have they switched his drops around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks Kirty. He's been on Azopt and Prednefrin since the beginning, but the Prednefrine was swapped to Acular a few weeks back. The Acular has now been stopped, Prednefrin restarted and Lumigan added for the right eye. Revisit in a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Poor Louis - and poor you. Hope the change of meds helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Poor guy, glaucoma sucks. Have they talked to you about laser surgery? Not sure if they do it there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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