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Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie  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. |
Lady's ophthalmologist told me the same thing, that some dogs can be allergic to their saliva.
It's definitely not a simple procedure. I spoke to Dr. English about it four years ago, though. I'm sure it has improved since then.
Can you get a second opinion from an ophthalmologist in private practice? That way you can weigh the pros and cons. Not getting the surgery done doesn't mean Maddie will never need eye surgery. Ulcers are so common with KCS and they can require surgery. Lady came very close to needing surgery to remove an infection that had actually penetrated the surface of her eye a few years ago. Thank heavens we caught it early enough and $1,000 later it did clear up with topical antibiotics. Lady has also had uveitis twice which is terribly painful.