HELP...my baby girl's eye is hurting

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

The first time we noticed the squinting was on the weekend, and we took Joey to the emergency room, that's where I got the Gentak, it seemed to work, almost overnight. We had to take Joey for more follow up tests with the regular vet, and the ulcer was gone at the second check. During the following months, I would occasionally use the Gentak, at the first sign of squinting. He was always better the next day. Then his eye flared up again, and I asked the vet for a refill and they gave me Vetropolycin, I had to use half a tube before I saw any improvement, it just didn't seem as good as the Gentak. If he actually gets another ulcer, I will get the Gentak.

Maddie had an eye infection when we first brought her home and the Vetropolycin worked then. However, this doesn't seem like an eye infection. I feel positive it is an ulcer. I hate this feeling of helplessness. I am going to try to find another clinic to take her to tomorrow. We are in a very rural area and the vet I use has been a long time family friend. I know she cares but I am just getting tired of trial and error with my little girl. Again...thanks for your reply. I feel better knowing that others have been through this.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

Maddie had an eye infection when we first brought her home and the Vetropolycin worked then. However, this doesn't seem like an eye infection. I feel positive it is an ulcer. I hate this feeling of helplessness. I am going to try to find another clinic to take her to tomorrow. We are in a very rural area and the vet I use has been a long time family friend. I know she cares but I am just getting tired of trial and error with my little girl. Again...thanks for your reply. I feel better knowing that others have been through this.

The way they explained it to me, is that an ulcer can lead to a serious infection. The ulcer has left part of the eye unprotected, and if it gets an infection, it can lead to blindness. The ointments are just supposed to protect the eye, until it can heal itself. Joey had no infection, just the ulcer. So think of the ulcer as a scratch, and putting an ointment on the scratch to prevent infection. It just seemed like the Gentak coated the eye better. Also, if it is an ulcer, from what I've read, it's extreemly painful.

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

The way they explained it to me, is that an ulcer can lead to a serious infection. The ulcer has left part of the eye unprotected, and if it gets an infection, it can lead to blindness. The ointments are just supposed to protect the eye, until it can heal itself. Joey had no infection, just the ulcer. So think of the ulcer as a scratch, and putting an ointment on the scratch to prevent infection. It just seemed like the Gentak coated the eye better. Also, if it is an ulcer, from what I've read, it's extreemly painful.

UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!
I found a Emergency Animal Hospital that is open 24/7 only a little over an hour from me. I just returned home with news that is a little better. It appears the conjunctivitis has caused her tear duct to become inactive, leading to dry eye. This irritation has in turn caused her her to scratch her eye and cause an infection. I was given the Gentak gel drops and eye drops to use to help with lubrication. I am just thankful the news was not worse. She is sleeping now after an eventful day in the big city!
Thank you all for your reply's and especially you Nancy for your help!

[Lisa and Pic]

Glad to hear that you found an emergency vet and that you have a diagnosis. Hope things get better for your furbaby soon.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!
I found a Emergency Animal Hospital that is open 24/7 only a little over an hour from me. I just returned home with news that is a little better. It appears the conjunctivitis has caused her tear duct to become inactive, leading to dry eye. This irritation has in turn caused her her to scratch her eye and cause an infection. I was given the Gentak gel drops and eye drops to use to help with lubrication. I am just thankful the news was not worse. She is sleeping now after an eventful day in the big city!
Thank you all for your reply's and especially you Nancy for your help!

Oh that's great news; please let us know how she's doing tomorrow.

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Oh that's great news; please let us know how she's doing tomorrow.

Today I had the pleasure of looking into both of my little girls eyes! I was so excited. I asked my husband to put drops in her eye while I was at work and he could not even tell which eye needed attention.
I am so thankful I learned about the Gentak gel drops! Thanks to this wonderful site and some wonderful advice I no longer have a little pirate for a baby!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

Today I had the pleasure of looking into both of my little girls eyes! I was so excited. I asked my husband to put drops in her eye while I was at work and he could not even tell which eye needed attention.
I am so thankful I learned about the Gentak gel drops! Thanks to this wonderful site and some wonderful advice I no longer have a little pirate for a baby!

I was curious if you would get as speedy results as I did. Great, I hope she continues to improve.

[Ladymom]

Do you know if the dry eye (KCS) is permanent? Will you have to use eye gel permanently now? My Lady has dry eye and I also have to use a tear stimulant twice a day.

I am so glad you took her to the vet! She could have lost her eye.

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Do you know if the dry eye (KCS) is permanent? Will you have to use eye gel permanently now? My Lady has dry eye and I also have to use a tear stimulant twice a day.

I am so glad you took her to the vet! She could have lost her eye.

I do not know if the eye drops are permanent yet. The ER vet did say she may have to have eye drops from now on, however the Gentak is temporary for the infection. I am just keeping a close eye on her eye to make sure I see any signs of dryness. I was just so excited to see her little eyes, it has been almost a month! I have had her to the vet at least once a week since Jan 2. The ointments they were giving was just not working. The ER vet gave me the two drops I am using now and they are great!