For anyone using this thread for research in the future, the quotes I just got from the first specialist are as follows:
Enucleation (single eye removal) - $2500, includes overnight stay
Cataract removal, single eye - $5200, includes overnight stay and pre-surgery labs
After speaking with her, I do not want to do cataract removal on the left eye. I don't think it would be a good choice for him. I am going to schedule the enucleation procedure, but not until after I meet with some more doctors. I know I have seen the two best doctors to do this procedure, and I feel confident they would do a good job, but I just don't feel comfortable with either of them. I'm not sure how to explain it. There's more to it than just the procedure - he will be in their care for many hours outside of surgery.
For those of you who are wondering how he's doing, he is pretty much back to normal after discontinuing the steroid drops. I do think he has lost some vision in the left eye - which could be because of the drops, or it could be a coincidence - so I'm putting bumpers up until he relearns where the furniture is. Other than that, he's back to barking at everything and trying to trip me when I do laundry.
Oh, and I forgot to add to the last post - I spoke to his normal vet about Cushings and she said she does not think he has it based on his labs and general presentation. She pointed out something about fat pads and hair loss, both of which he definitely does not have.
I'll update after we've met with some doctors and figure out our next steps. |