They spent the first few hours dilating his pupils and getting him ready for the surgery.
Cataract surgery for dogs recovery time.
The surgery was performed around 11am and took about 2 hours.
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Waiting for an update on how it went was the worst part.
The eye will be sore and tender for around 10 days which is also the length of time it takes to heal.
Cataract surgery can be of immense benefit to most dogs who have lost their sight due to cataracts.
Cataracts can cause blurry vision and increase the glare from lights.
It s a common and safe procedure and.
Don t be alarmed if your vision seems cloudy blurry or distorted after you first remove the eye shield.
When a cataract interferes with the treatment of another eye problem cataract surgery may be recommended.
It can take some time for your visual system to adjust to the removal of the cataract and adapt to the intraocular lens used to replace your eye s natural lens.
However it s vitally important that you provide good post operative care for your dog following his cataract surgery.
Cataract surgery is performed to treat cataracts.
Contributions and review by charles slonim md your cataract surgery recovery should be short and uneventful as long as you follow the post op instructions you receive from your surgeon and attend all recommended follow up visits with your eye doctor.
Modern anesthetics mean most dogs are up and chirpy within 24 to 48 hours of their procedure.
If your vision gets cloudy because you have a cataract your doctor may suggest surgery to remove the lens of your eye and replace it with an artificial one.
We took him in first thing in the morning and had to leave him for the day.
If a cataract makes it difficult for you to carry out your normal activities your doctor may suggest cataract surgery.