One of my sweet little dogs had diabetes, and the vet told me that there was a good chance that she might go blind from this eventually. (Unfortunately, I had to put her to sleep for another problem before this ever happened.)
Nevertheless, her going blind one day was always something that I worried about. The vet did tell me little house dogs that go blind - adjust to it and do surprisingly well. I'm sure this is true - and kept this in mind all the while I had her.
I know that cataract surgery is relatively expensive for people -- and don't we know that medical bills are very similar for animals --given the same medical problem. So - cataract surgery for a pet being expensive doesn't surprise me.
I know that when vets purchase their equipment, x-ray machines, ultrasound machines, surgery equipment, etc. it costs them just as much as it costs our doctors. (They do cost a fortune!) And, we want our vets, including specialists) to have the same training, experience, and skills that we want our own doctors to have.
It's unfortunate when some of us find ourselves in need of such expensive care for our pets (I've been there.) Hopefully, most of us will never need it -but if we do - it certainly can cost a lot of money.
I have "beginning cataracts" in both eyes. And - yes - things are a little blurry for me. But, not bad at all yet. However, in time, I'm going to have to have mine taken care of.
Carol Jean |