Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 3534332)

LOL, the maximum is 10, I discovered. Copy and paste using 2 windows. I used 2 different Internet browsers to open 2 windows.

Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 3534304)

Max and the rest of us slept very well last night. It's obvious that he is relieved to be rid of his excruciating pain.

This started as Max's second corneal ulcer in his right eye. He reacted badly to the usual tri-thalmic eye drops and the eye became severely inflamed. His third eyelid popped out and I thought we were now going to have to deal with cherry eye. Raced back to the vet. The inflammation finally revealed the pesky, very fine little hair that has been causing all of this trouble, and had evaded detection even with super magnification in prior exams. The doctor wanted to do surgery right away, but Max had just eaten a full meal.

Usually this condition afflicts only pups and young adults, no more than 2-3 years of age, and then it goes away for good (except in shih tzus). Typically the hair will create a groove in the corneal surface. Max didn't have that. He had excessive tearing off and on over the past month, but I dismissed it as a reaction to the pollen "dust storms" we had this spring. Otherwise, his eyes would look great for days.

Max's previous problems in his other eye may have been caused by the same thing. Sometimes the hair dissolves on its own or with medication. The doctor examined that eye thoroughly while Max was under and didn't find anything.

I pray Max's adventures in eye problems are truly over this time. Thank you again for all your prayers, good thoughts, and support. :)

Originally Posted by Ellie May (Post 3534399)

Maaaaaximo, why all the eye trouble buddy? :(
Eyelashes are for making you look cute - not for poking your eyeball.

But remember, you worried your momma a lot, so now you can probably have whatever you want for the rest of the week.. ;)

Originally Posted by gemy (Post 3534826)

Glad you three had a good sleep. Let's hope that is the end of Max man's eye troubles.

Be good, Momma will give you lots of get well treats, and special hugs and pets.

Originally Posted by RileyDC (Post 3535076)

Yaaaay!! Soooo glad to hear everthing went well and that you all got some sleep! :D It is so heartbreaking seeing them uncomfortable....

Originally Posted by yorkieusa (Post 3535154)

We're so happy Max had a good night with his mommie and Teddy. Kacee sends lots of hugs and kisses to her boyfriend.:p

Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3547096)

Good that there is improvement, and I know how hard to is to keep them from being active. Not fun for anyone