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Originally Posted by Ladymom  I just assumed since the ER vet seven months ago diagnosed Maddie with dry eye, that the tear test had been done. It's pretty routine when a dog has an eye ulcer, isn't it?
That's why I can't understand why Maddie's regular vet is telling her that she doesn't think Maddie has dry eye, maybe just low tear production, when she has never done a tear test. Low tear production is KCS, too.
I makes no sense to me. We are taking about a $15-20 test that only takes a few seconds, not an expensive, invasive test. 
QUOTE]  I want to make sure it is understood that I am not trying to cut cost with Maddie. I would pay for a test if it was $150-$200. I have mentioned dry eye to her regular vet, but she doesn't see it. Maddie has NEVER had any test done to diagnose this. THe ER vet just said that was what she had. Her vet explained to me what dry-eye 'typically' looks like and doesn't feel that Maddie has it. Also, b/c Maddie can go months and never need drops or ointments, the problem doesn't appear to always be present. However, I am going to ask her to do the test just to satisfy my curiosity about this eye. |
I know you're not trying to cut costs. I feel badly for you and frustrated that Maddie has had two eye ulcers in seven months no one has done this simple, routine test. It makes no sense for vets to discuss what dry eye looks or "feels" like, to debate whether she has it or not, when the test takes a few seconds.
As I said, when Lady had her first eye ulcer, her regular vet did a tear test, tested the pressure in her eye, etc., a basic eye exam. That's why I suggested you take Maddie to an ophthalmologist if your regular vet isn't willing or able to to a basic eye exam.