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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Don't waste time and money on Restasis as it is just the brand name for cyclosporin, which you've already tried.
I spoke extensively to my ophthalmologist about partoid duct surgery even though Lady isn't a candidate for it due to her age. While there are potential complications, it really is the only alternative for a young dog like Maddie who doesn't produce tears because she has no lacrimal glands IMO. She will eventually lose her eyesight from scar tissue. Dogs adapt very well to vision loss, but KCS is so uncomfortable.
Can you get a second opinion? You might feel more comfortable about it if you did. |
I certainly don't want her to loose her sight. What is so confusing is it is almost like it comes and goes. I know that makes no sense, but right now, drops keep her eye looking great. However, a few months ago it was much more work keeping hers eye clear.
I read and read and read more about it.
Watching the procedure being done literally made me feel sick. I have an extremely hard time immagining putting her through that. The surgeon at UT told us that there was a chance that he would perform the surgery and it would not work or have to be reversed becuuse sending saliva to the eye can cause a new set of problems. I feel like a horrible mom becuase I don't know what is right for her.