We have a 21/2 year old shih Tzu who was diagnosed with junior cataracts. After meeting with several vets we decided to have surgery done. They did the left eye but he's got a cataract in the other eye also that needs surgery. While we were waiting for the doctor we spoke to another couple who had a 15 year old yorkie who was going blind but the reason was cataracts. They elected to have the surgery for the dog. When the dog came out from the exam room he ran right over to the owners. This was the first time in a long time the dog was able to see, at least from one eye. They are planning to have a second surgery as soon as possible. It all depends on the reason for the blindness. It's a very expensive operation. It cost us $3400 for one eye and he still has one to go. I wouldn't let any dog stay blind if there was a way to take care of it no matter how old they are. |