What is the best treatment for an eye ulcer on a dog?
Q. My dog has had an eye ulcer for 4 months. It healed and now has come back. He has been blind in this eye since it first appeared.I have been giving him drops, serum, and ointment every 2-4 hours. My vet says I should take him to a specialist for surgery to graft the eye. I am wondering if he will regain his vision if he has the surgery or if I should have the eye removed to stop the pain and discomfort if there is no chance he will see out of this eye again. Any suggestions?
Asked by jssown - Mon Nov 16 10:30:54 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The best thing to do would be to talk to the specialist that your vet recommends. He or she may be able to tell you how likely (or unlikely) your dog would be to regain his vision.
Answered by LINDA R - Mon Nov 16 16:00:21 2009
Q. My dog has had an eye ulcer for 4 months. It healed and now has come back. He has been blind in this eye since it first appeared.I have been giving him drops, serum, and ointment every 2-4 hours. My vet says I should take him to a specialist for surgery to graft the eye. I am wondering if he will regain his vision if he has the surgery or if I should have the eye removed to stop the pain and discomfort if there is no chance he will see out of this eye again. Any suggestions?
Asked by jssown - Mon Nov 16 10:30:54 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The best thing to do would be to talk to the specialist that your vet recommends. He or she may be able to tell you how likely (or unlikely) your dog would be to regain his vision.
Answered by LINDA R - Mon Nov 16 16:00:21 2009
How can you tell your dogs eye ulcer is getting better?
Q. I'm going to call the vet today, but to give me peace of mind right now while I'm working, how can you tell if your dogs eye ulcer is getting better? I took her to the eye doctor on monday and they gave her two drops and some oral medication. I started it monday at lunch time and have been doing it since. She is more playful than she was when I first got her (on Saturday), she is eating better as well. She doesn't seem to be holding it shut as much as she was. Just when I go to put drops in it or when the light is really bright in her face. I think it may be looking somewhat better, but I can't really tell. How long does it take these things to heal and what should I look for if it is getting better. Today is the second full day shes been… [cont.]
Asked by bunnyfoofoo - Wed Jan 31 05:47:36 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The only way to tell for sure is to stain the eye with a special stain. The ulcer picks up the stain and lets the vet see where the edges of it begin and end, then they rinse it out.
Answered by cs - Wed Jan 31 06:03:58 2007
Q. I'm going to call the vet today, but to give me peace of mind right now while I'm working, how can you tell if your dogs eye ulcer is getting better? I took her to the eye doctor on monday and they gave her two drops and some oral medication. I started it monday at lunch time and have been doing it since. She is more playful than she was when I first got her (on Saturday), she is eating better as well. She doesn't seem to be holding it shut as much as she was. Just when I go to put drops in it or when the light is really bright in her face. I think it may be looking somewhat better, but I can't really tell. How long does it take these things to heal and what should I look for if it is getting better. Today is the second full day shes been… [cont.]
Asked by bunnyfoofoo - Wed Jan 31 05:47:36 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The only way to tell for sure is to stain the eye with a special stain. The ulcer picks up the stain and lets the vet see where the edges of it begin and end, then they rinse it out.
Answered by cs - Wed Jan 31 06:03:58 2007
How much longer does it take a 10 year Mini Pincher to heal an eye ulcer?
Q. My dog has an ulcer in her left eye and I have had her to the vet three times . She put my dog on two different eye drops Atropine and neomycin/poly/gram eye drops , but it's been almost a month and I do not see any improvement . I see a blood clot to the corner of her eye . She wears a collar to keep from rubbing the eye night and day for weeks now .She is a ten year old Minicher pincher .
Asked by Shirley C - Thu Apr 3 12:59:39 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What was the vets prognosis? If you are unhappy with your vet, find another one. Usually eye injuries heal fast, but I do not know about ulcers. I hope your dog gets better soon.
Answered by Dog Trainer - Thu Apr 3 13:19:47 2008
Q. My dog has an ulcer in her left eye and I have had her to the vet three times . She put my dog on two different eye drops Atropine and neomycin/poly/gram eye drops , but it's been almost a month and I do not see any improvement . I see a blood clot to the corner of her eye . She wears a collar to keep from rubbing the eye night and day for weeks now .She is a ten year old Minicher pincher .
Asked by Shirley C - Thu Apr 3 12:59:39 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What was the vets prognosis? If you are unhappy with your vet, find another one. Usually eye injuries heal fast, but I do not know about ulcers. I hope your dog gets better soon.
Answered by Dog Trainer - Thu Apr 3 13:19:47 2008
My pug has an eye ulcer and needs surgery?
Q. Does any one know if there are any type of programs that will sponsor my pug to have a $2,200.00 eye surgery for an ulcer?
Asked by romadi - Tue Oct 2 13:49:47 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Have you considered simply having the eye removed? It is called enucleation. It is cheaper than what you are considering, and will solve any future problems that might require surgery. Often, after surgeries are done to remove the ulcer and place the lens plus recovery, the dog looses sight. Doing enucleation completely solves the problem and only runs about six hundred dollars. Just because I have seen so many return visits by people having the ulcers treated, I would choose the other. The success rate in treating ulcers, especially descemetocole, is not high.
Answered by mama woof - Tue Oct 2 14:01:14 2007
Q. Does any one know if there are any type of programs that will sponsor my pug to have a $2,200.00 eye surgery for an ulcer?
Asked by romadi - Tue Oct 2 13:49:47 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Have you considered simply having the eye removed? It is called enucleation. It is cheaper than what you are considering, and will solve any future problems that might require surgery. Often, after surgeries are done to remove the ulcer and place the lens plus recovery, the dog looses sight. Doing enucleation completely solves the problem and only runs about six hundred dollars. Just because I have seen so many return visits by people having the ulcers treated, I would choose the other. The success rate in treating ulcers, especially descemetocole, is not high.
Answered by mama woof - Tue Oct 2 14:01:14 2007
With dogs; Are corneal ulcers eye infections? What do they look like?
Q. With dogs; Are corneal ulcers eye infections? What do they look like?
Asked by GG - Mon Dec 8 22:59:18 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's not necessarily an infection because it can be caused by any number of things. "Corneal ulcer" is a very broad term. It also can look like anything from redness and swelling around the eye to a blister on the actual eyeball. It's most common in breed that have protruding eyes such as boxers, boston terriers, etc. It's relatively easy to treat and usually not serious if treated quickly and properly. Good Luck! Here are a few links:
Answered by nella - Mon Dec 8 23:07:16 2008
Q. With dogs; Are corneal ulcers eye infections? What do they look like?
Asked by GG - Mon Dec 8 22:59:18 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's not necessarily an infection because it can be caused by any number of things. "Corneal ulcer" is a very broad term. It also can look like anything from redness and swelling around the eye to a blister on the actual eyeball. It's most common in breed that have protruding eyes such as boxers, boston terriers, etc. It's relatively easy to treat and usually not serious if treated quickly and properly. Good Luck! Here are a few links:
Answered by nella - Mon Dec 8 23:07:16 2008
What causes eye ulcers?
Q. My friend has had them b4 when she was under great stress. The doctor told her she could lose her eye sight. He said she needed rest but said they were caused by damage to her eyes such as a laceration. Symptoms are "like a bad toothache" , extremely light sensitve, and blurry vision. Does anyone have any other insight into this matter. She is getting the symptoms again.
Asked by Phoebe - Mon Sep 8 01:08:08 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Stress may become a factor, as when the body is stressed the immune system doesnt work as well, and can lead to more infections. The other reason is that if the ulcer is due to a virus, stress can actually trigger the recurrence of the virus and therefore the ulcer. As already stated, as soon as she feel the symptoms she should go straight back to optometrist/ophthalmologi st, as the sooner it is treated, the lesses chance of serious complications. Good luck
Answered by ADG - Mon Sep 8 04:38:36 2008
Q. My friend has had them b4 when she was under great stress. The doctor told her she could lose her eye sight. He said she needed rest but said they were caused by damage to her eyes such as a laceration. Symptoms are "like a bad toothache" , extremely light sensitve, and blurry vision. Does anyone have any other insight into this matter. She is getting the symptoms again.
Asked by Phoebe - Mon Sep 8 01:08:08 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Stress may become a factor, as when the body is stressed the immune system doesnt work as well, and can lead to more infections. The other reason is that if the ulcer is due to a virus, stress can actually trigger the recurrence of the virus and therefore the ulcer. As already stated, as soon as she feel the symptoms she should go straight back to optometrist/ophthalmologi st, as the sooner it is treated, the lesses chance of serious complications. Good luck
Answered by ADG - Mon Sep 8 04:38:36 2008
Can you get a tattoo on your inside lip after you have had eye surgery for Cornea Ulcers?
Q. Can you get a tattoo on your inside lip after you have had eye surgery for Cornea Ulcers?
Asked by Tatyana F - Sat Aug 30 22:07:29 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can, but should you?
Answered by Spectacle - Sat Aug 30 22:19:33 2008
Q. Can you get a tattoo on your inside lip after you have had eye surgery for Cornea Ulcers?
Asked by Tatyana F - Sat Aug 30 22:07:29 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can, but should you?
Answered by Spectacle - Sat Aug 30 22:19:33 2008
Was it right to put a shar pei down due to corneal ulcers,blindness,eye deformation and a severe hernia? SAD!
Q. Vet said he was not in good health and that his left eye didnt even look normal..I felt I was doing the right thing by having him put down but I feel terrible. He said there was no amount of money going to make it better. I feel soo sad over doing this.. We had him for only 24hours. Also, it was the 2nd vet that had seen him.Poor thing was only 4 weeks old and the mother stopped nursing it so thats why we had him so early in his life. Please someone ease my guilt. At least he was very loved what short time we had him.
Asked by blue1990 - Wed Jan 17 23:11:57 2007 - - 11 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I think you did the right thing. It's hard sometimes, but you have to realize that had you kept him alive, he would have lived a life of pain and difficulty. It's never fair to keep an animal alive for our own selfish purposes when they are obviously suffering. I work with dogs, and every day people bring me dogs that are barely able to stand or walk, cannot see or hear, have no teeth, have very little hair left, have seizures, etc. etc., and they refuse to put them to sleep because 'they just can't let go of their baby'. I think it's cruel and wrong. When an animal can no longer live a happy, fulfilling life, free from pain or discomfort, it's time to let it go, no matter how old or young it may be. I'm sorry you were faced with… [cont.]
Answered by Dreamer - Wed Jan 17 23:19:52 2007
Q. Vet said he was not in good health and that his left eye didnt even look normal..I felt I was doing the right thing by having him put down but I feel terrible. He said there was no amount of money going to make it better. I feel soo sad over doing this.. We had him for only 24hours. Also, it was the 2nd vet that had seen him.Poor thing was only 4 weeks old and the mother stopped nursing it so thats why we had him so early in his life. Please someone ease my guilt. At least he was very loved what short time we had him.
Asked by blue1990 - Wed Jan 17 23:11:57 2007 - - 11 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I think you did the right thing. It's hard sometimes, but you have to realize that had you kept him alive, he would have lived a life of pain and difficulty. It's never fair to keep an animal alive for our own selfish purposes when they are obviously suffering. I work with dogs, and every day people bring me dogs that are barely able to stand or walk, cannot see or hear, have no teeth, have very little hair left, have seizures, etc. etc., and they refuse to put them to sleep because 'they just can't let go of their baby'. I think it's cruel and wrong. When an animal can no longer live a happy, fulfilling life, free from pain or discomfort, it's time to let it go, no matter how old or young it may be. I'm sorry you were faced with… [cont.]
Answered by Dreamer - Wed Jan 17 23:19:52 2007
Ulcers on tear ducts and eye infection?????
Q. I have been under the care of an eye doctor for about a month now I have posted several questions on here and appreciate all the help but I am concerned about the tear ducts and my ophthalmologist doesnt seem to be I have had an eye infection for several months now with no help from my doctor I am currently awaiting the cultures she took from my eye but I am very concerned with my tear ducts they seems to have developed small white ulcers I believe that one developed as a result of an irritation from an eye drop my doctor keeps telling me it looks normal and she cant see the blister/ulcer when I can plainly see it on the tear duct what should I do?
Asked by D&R - Sat Dec 29 23:32:31 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Herpes simplex is a very common virus affecting the skin, mucous membranes, nervous system, and the eye. There are two types of herpes simplex. Type I causes cold sores or fever blisters and may involve the eye. Type II is sexually transmitted and rarely causes ocular problems. Nearly everyone is exposed to the virus during childhood. Herpes simplex is transmitted through bodily fluids, and children are often infected by the saliva of an adult. The initial infection is usually mild, causing only a sore throat or mouth. After exposure, herpes simplex usually lies dormant in the nerve that supplies the eye and skin. Later on, the virus may be reactivated by stress, heat, running a fever, sunlight, hormonal changes, trauma, or… [cont.]
Answered by pimpster spitty (spitchus) - Sun Dec 30 17:53:25 2007
Q. I have been under the care of an eye doctor for about a month now I have posted several questions on here and appreciate all the help but I am concerned about the tear ducts and my ophthalmologist doesnt seem to be I have had an eye infection for several months now with no help from my doctor I am currently awaiting the cultures she took from my eye but I am very concerned with my tear ducts they seems to have developed small white ulcers I believe that one developed as a result of an irritation from an eye drop my doctor keeps telling me it looks normal and she cant see the blister/ulcer when I can plainly see it on the tear duct what should I do?
Asked by D&R - Sat Dec 29 23:32:31 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Herpes simplex is a very common virus affecting the skin, mucous membranes, nervous system, and the eye. There are two types of herpes simplex. Type I causes cold sores or fever blisters and may involve the eye. Type II is sexually transmitted and rarely causes ocular problems. Nearly everyone is exposed to the virus during childhood. Herpes simplex is transmitted through bodily fluids, and children are often infected by the saliva of an adult. The initial infection is usually mild, causing only a sore throat or mouth. After exposure, herpes simplex usually lies dormant in the nerve that supplies the eye and skin. Later on, the virus may be reactivated by stress, heat, running a fever, sunlight, hormonal changes, trauma, or… [cont.]
Answered by pimpster spitty (spitchus) - Sun Dec 30 17:53:25 2007
Who has ever had a cold sore in the eye?
Q. Ok so I've been getting cold sores since I've been a child, about 2 months ago I started wearing contacts. Last week I got a cold sore so obviously I put some treatment on my lip then touched my eye or my contacts, probably at bedtime. Anyways I guess I spread the cold sore to my eye. I just came from the eye doctor and that is what he said and I have an ulcer on my eye..Has this ever happened to anyone and how long did it take to clear up? It's very red and painful right now.
Asked by Sweetpea - Thu Dec 4 14:53:48 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is very possible. Here is an article on the subject:
Answered by rustedbutterfly - Thu Dec 4 15:05:27 2008
Q. Ok so I've been getting cold sores since I've been a child, about 2 months ago I started wearing contacts. Last week I got a cold sore so obviously I put some treatment on my lip then touched my eye or my contacts, probably at bedtime. Anyways I guess I spread the cold sore to my eye. I just came from the eye doctor and that is what he said and I have an ulcer on my eye..Has this ever happened to anyone and how long did it take to clear up? It's very red and painful right now.
Asked by Sweetpea - Thu Dec 4 14:53:48 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is very possible. Here is an article on the subject:
Answered by rustedbutterfly - Thu Dec 4 15:05:27 2008
my dog had an ulcer removed in the eye.his eye color changed to blue but the part of the eye thats suppose?
Q. to be white looks meaty..like it has access skin on the inside corner of his eye covering the white part of the eye.what is that?will it go away or did they mess up on his surgery.ugh!i am so angry and i havent been able to speak to the vet.i have to wait till next week.anybody have any answers to what i am talking about?and on top of that they are saying that they doubt he can see and they are hoping he doesnt lose the eye.
Asked by cant take heat?get the f%&k out! - Fri Nov 16 19:40:30 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It sounds to me like they perform a conj (conjunctiva) flap. They don't remove the ulcer - there is no way to do this since an ulcer is a lack of cells on the cornea (debrided away by trauma of some kind or dry eye). A conj flap is were they take a piece of the conjunctiva (the pink part of the eye) and suture it to and around the cornea where the ulcer is to get it to heal. The blood supply from the conjunctiva will help heal the ulcer after time. The cornea may never look normal (clear) but it will be healed and the threat of a dessmetiscele (full thickness perforation of the cornea) is avoided.
Answered by Diana - Fri Nov 16 19:55:10 2007
Q. to be white looks meaty..like it has access skin on the inside corner of his eye covering the white part of the eye.what is that?will it go away or did they mess up on his surgery.ugh!i am so angry and i havent been able to speak to the vet.i have to wait till next week.anybody have any answers to what i am talking about?and on top of that they are saying that they doubt he can see and they are hoping he doesnt lose the eye.
Asked by cant take heat?get the f%&k out! - Fri Nov 16 19:40:30 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It sounds to me like they perform a conj (conjunctiva) flap. They don't remove the ulcer - there is no way to do this since an ulcer is a lack of cells on the cornea (debrided away by trauma of some kind or dry eye). A conj flap is were they take a piece of the conjunctiva (the pink part of the eye) and suture it to and around the cornea where the ulcer is to get it to heal. The blood supply from the conjunctiva will help heal the ulcer after time. The cornea may never look normal (clear) but it will be healed and the threat of a dessmetiscele (full thickness perforation of the cornea) is avoided.
Answered by Diana - Fri Nov 16 19:55:10 2007
What is an eye ulcer?Is there a way not to get them?
Q. What is an eye ulcer?Is there a way not to get them?
Asked by carla m - Sat Dec 9 12:05:26 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Eye ulcer means loss of continuity of one or more layers of the cornea. It may occur due to injury to eye or extreme dryness which causes friction on the cornea and leads to ulcer formation. If your eyes are drying out badly for no reason then go to an ophthalmologist so that you can get some artificial lubricative tears. It is a pretty serious condition so go to the doctor immediately.
Answered by vanilla - Sat Dec 9 12:24:49 2006
Q. What is an eye ulcer?Is there a way not to get them?
Asked by carla m - Sat Dec 9 12:05:26 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Eye ulcer means loss of continuity of one or more layers of the cornea. It may occur due to injury to eye or extreme dryness which causes friction on the cornea and leads to ulcer formation. If your eyes are drying out badly for no reason then go to an ophthalmologist so that you can get some artificial lubricative tears. It is a pretty serious condition so go to the doctor immediately.
Answered by vanilla - Sat Dec 9 12:24:49 2006
has anyon tried diamond eye tear stain remover
Q. i been using it and seems to darken the stain then remove it it seems very very strong to is it dangerous?petsmart girl told me they no longer sell it becuase it has caused eye ulcers in dogs eyes, but im not sure becuause i did a search in it most reviws were good. i decided to order eye nv or nv eye something like that. any advice be great as of right now i just clip it daily and its fine
Asked by flowerlegz - Thu Aug 7 23:53:17 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have used Diamond Eye for years with no problems...it's worked better than any other stain remover I have tried.
Answered by Leigh - Fri Aug 8 02:27:07 2008
Q. i been using it and seems to darken the stain then remove it it seems very very strong to is it dangerous?petsmart girl told me they no longer sell it becuase it has caused eye ulcers in dogs eyes, but im not sure becuause i did a search in it most reviws were good. i decided to order eye nv or nv eye something like that. any advice be great as of right now i just clip it daily and its fine
Asked by flowerlegz - Thu Aug 7 23:53:17 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have used Diamond Eye for years with no problems...it's worked better than any other stain remover I have tried.
Answered by Leigh - Fri Aug 8 02:27:07 2008
the inner corner of my left eye has been a little red around the cornea?
Q. There are also little veins that are all around it pulling it. i'm kinda freaked out cuz my right eye already had a corneal ulcer before and now i have a scar. i put polysporin eye drops in my left eye and it seems like it got slightly better? Could it be allergies? Or have i been using my eye too much cuz of studying fo exams? Also it stings a bit. What do i Have and how can i help it?
Asked by winchester24 - Thu Jun 11 22:12:37 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you could have popped a blood vessel, it happens all the time, it stings a lil bit, but, no worries :)
Answered by bubbles :) - Thu Jun 11 22:26:08 2009
Q. There are also little veins that are all around it pulling it. i'm kinda freaked out cuz my right eye already had a corneal ulcer before and now i have a scar. i put polysporin eye drops in my left eye and it seems like it got slightly better? Could it be allergies? Or have i been using my eye too much cuz of studying fo exams? Also it stings a bit. What do i Have and how can i help it?
Asked by winchester24 - Thu Jun 11 22:12:37 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you could have popped a blood vessel, it happens all the time, it stings a lil bit, but, no worries :)
Answered by bubbles :) - Thu Jun 11 22:26:08 2009
How can I apply eye drops to my 'aggresive' dog?
Q. I 've been having a hard time trying to apply eye drop medicine to my dog. He is a rescued dog. I've had him for almost three years now. When I first got him, he was in very bad shape. One of his eyes had surgury because of a cornea ulcer and is permanently scarred, the other eye had earlier stage of cataract even the vet said he was just around two years old. Recently, his cataract eye started to get red and bulging, and the vet gave hime two kinds of eye drops. The first day I didn't have much problem putting in the eye drops to his eye; but starting from the second day, he was not very pleased and began to show aggression. Since he is a rescued dog, and it is very likely that he was traumatized before. He has bitten me twice… [cont.]
Asked by XD101 - Sat Aug 18 08:34:07 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ouch! i suggest that you pay a visit to your vet and get him/her to apply the eye drops to your dog and see what happens. if you dog is calm and find out how the vet does it. but the main thing is to show whos boss (i.e. you) so you should be gentle but firm. remember not to be overly rough or violent seeing as he was traumatized before. good luck and hope your dog gets better!
Answered by tropicalia_la - Sat Aug 18 08:46:24 2007
Q. I 've been having a hard time trying to apply eye drop medicine to my dog. He is a rescued dog. I've had him for almost three years now. When I first got him, he was in very bad shape. One of his eyes had surgury because of a cornea ulcer and is permanently scarred, the other eye had earlier stage of cataract even the vet said he was just around two years old. Recently, his cataract eye started to get red and bulging, and the vet gave hime two kinds of eye drops. The first day I didn't have much problem putting in the eye drops to his eye; but starting from the second day, he was not very pleased and began to show aggression. Since he is a rescued dog, and it is very likely that he was traumatized before. He has bitten me twice… [cont.]
Asked by XD101 - Sat Aug 18 08:34:07 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ouch! i suggest that you pay a visit to your vet and get him/her to apply the eye drops to your dog and see what happens. if you dog is calm and find out how the vet does it. but the main thing is to show whos boss (i.e. you) so you should be gentle but firm. remember not to be overly rough or violent seeing as he was traumatized before. good luck and hope your dog gets better!
Answered by tropicalia_la - Sat Aug 18 08:46:24 2007
My dog has an eye ulcer.?
Q. What's worse than an eye ulcer and how long does it take for the ulcer to be fully healed?
Asked by Iseeseashellsbythemandy - Mon Nov 23 21:38:36 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Thats to bad isn't it!
Answered by Josh - Mon Nov 23 22:04:05 2009
Q. What's worse than an eye ulcer and how long does it take for the ulcer to be fully healed?
Asked by Iseeseashellsbythemandy - Mon Nov 23 21:38:36 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Thats to bad isn't it!
Answered by Josh - Mon Nov 23 22:04:05 2009
Eye Ulcer, question, help?
Q. Stupid me i have been deciding not to take my contacts off for weeks at a time i know its stupid, but i figured hey ur eye can filter out stuff why not with the contacts. I had been warned. Anyways the way it worked out was at the time i purchased my contacts i didn't buy glasses. Because my eye hurt i couldnt wear contacts and had to order my glasses, thats when i found out i had an ulcer. Is an eye ulcer considered something dangerous? The doctor put some yellow chemical in my eye that has blured my vision.
Asked by quepasameng - Wed Feb 25 16:40:05 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As you have found, overwear of contact lenses is the number one cause of ulcerative keratitis (corneal ulcer). Basically, a corneal ulcer is a colony of bacteria that has started growing on your cornea and eating your eye for food. (OUCH). Bacterial corneal ulcers are definitely a serious condition but, if caught relatively early and treated aggressively, they generally respond well and resolve well. The problem is, though, that even though an ulcer may be curable using antibiotics, a scar will ALWAYS be present where the ulcer was. If this scar is in the visual axis, you may have permanent loss in vision even though the ulcer was cured. So, my recommendation to you would be to learn from your mistake and never overwear you lenses… [cont.]
Answered by yagman - Wed Feb 25 23:00:35 2009
Q. Stupid me i have been deciding not to take my contacts off for weeks at a time i know its stupid, but i figured hey ur eye can filter out stuff why not with the contacts. I had been warned. Anyways the way it worked out was at the time i purchased my contacts i didn't buy glasses. Because my eye hurt i couldnt wear contacts and had to order my glasses, thats when i found out i had an ulcer. Is an eye ulcer considered something dangerous? The doctor put some yellow chemical in my eye that has blured my vision.
Asked by quepasameng - Wed Feb 25 16:40:05 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As you have found, overwear of contact lenses is the number one cause of ulcerative keratitis (corneal ulcer). Basically, a corneal ulcer is a colony of bacteria that has started growing on your cornea and eating your eye for food. (OUCH). Bacterial corneal ulcers are definitely a serious condition but, if caught relatively early and treated aggressively, they generally respond well and resolve well. The problem is, though, that even though an ulcer may be curable using antibiotics, a scar will ALWAYS be present where the ulcer was. If this scar is in the visual axis, you may have permanent loss in vision even though the ulcer was cured. So, my recommendation to you would be to learn from your mistake and never overwear you lenses… [cont.]
Answered by yagman - Wed Feb 25 23:00:35 2009
My poor kitten has to have a operation on Tuesday on his eye.?
Q. I am so worried for him, as he is only a kitten age 14 weeks. As he has a ulcer on his eye. And he has to have it removed. The local vet is going to removed this. We did have the option of paying 500 pounds to have a specailist vet to this. Which we have not got that kind of money so the vet is going to do this. Has anyone else had this with their kitten? Thanks Caro At the moment he is just having the usler removed. The vert said that he willhave to have a long bit of the eye lid and use as a flap over his eye and stitich it over his eye. I don't know how long he would have this like this for yet. But I will let you know. Also I have four kittens in total and two cats.
Asked by samleigh40@btinternet.com - Sun Sep 17 05:02:55 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know it's much easier said than done, but try not to worry about your kitten. From what you've said (hopefully your vet has explained it to you- he/she should have anyway...) it sounds as though he is going to have his ulcer debrided (often done with just a sterile cotton bud)...basically just means that all the damaged tissue on his cornea will be removed, which will help his eye to heal. It sounds like they also plan to do a third eyelid flap (TEF)- the third eyelid (which comes from the inner corner of the eye, under the lower eyelid) is pulled up and stiched to the upper eyelid and protects the cornea while it heals. The TEF is usually left in place for at about 10 days, or more if the ulcer doesn't heal. You'll probably end up… [cont.]
Answered by Loz - Sun Sep 17 08:13:46 2006
Q. I am so worried for him, as he is only a kitten age 14 weeks. As he has a ulcer on his eye. And he has to have it removed. The local vet is going to removed this. We did have the option of paying 500 pounds to have a specailist vet to this. Which we have not got that kind of money so the vet is going to do this. Has anyone else had this with their kitten? Thanks Caro At the moment he is just having the usler removed. The vert said that he willhave to have a long bit of the eye lid and use as a flap over his eye and stitich it over his eye. I don't know how long he would have this like this for yet. But I will let you know. Also I have four kittens in total and two cats.
Asked by samleigh40@btinternet.com - Sun Sep 17 05:02:55 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know it's much easier said than done, but try not to worry about your kitten. From what you've said (hopefully your vet has explained it to you- he/she should have anyway...) it sounds as though he is going to have his ulcer debrided (often done with just a sterile cotton bud)...basically just means that all the damaged tissue on his cornea will be removed, which will help his eye to heal. It sounds like they also plan to do a third eyelid flap (TEF)- the third eyelid (which comes from the inner corner of the eye, under the lower eyelid) is pulled up and stiched to the upper eyelid and protects the cornea while it heals. The TEF is usually left in place for at about 10 days, or more if the ulcer doesn't heal. You'll probably end up… [cont.]
Answered by Loz - Sun Sep 17 08:13:46 2006
My dog has a DEEP eye ulcer and requires a costly surgery, what should I do?
Q. My dog, who is 18 years old, has been suffering from an eye ulcer for three months now. So far, I have been treating the ulcer with prescribed eye drops and weekly check-ups with the vet to monitor the healing process. Today, I took him in to see an opthamologist for a second opinion on further options in dealing with his eye. The eye is okay for now, but the specialist recommended either I have surgery to graft tissue to the ulcer to help healing further or to just have the eye removed. Both of these are very costly procedures ($2,000) and I just cannot afford to spend that kind of money. I have a baby on the way and am currently dealing with my own medical bills. I love my dog very much and he has been in my life a very long time, but as… [cont.]
Asked by Troubled - Wed Apr 23 13:45:51 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This is a hard situation and one I was recently in (only my dog was only 2 and had a neurological disease that was only treatable, not curable). If your dog doesn't have a good quality of life, it is your responsibility as a loving owner to euthanize him. One thing you can't stop if your baby from coming. I know you don't want to feel like you're choosing your human baby over your canine baby. As a vet tech, I have seen too many times people prolonging their dog's lives to the extent where the dog is miserable. $2,000 is too much to spend on a dog who, at best, has another year left. Although I understand it would be very difficult to euthanize a dog who "only" has something wrong with his eye. In many ways, it would be easier if he had… [cont.]
Answered by Hilla B (is a Momma!) - Wed Apr 23 13:56:21 2008
Q. My dog, who is 18 years old, has been suffering from an eye ulcer for three months now. So far, I have been treating the ulcer with prescribed eye drops and weekly check-ups with the vet to monitor the healing process. Today, I took him in to see an opthamologist for a second opinion on further options in dealing with his eye. The eye is okay for now, but the specialist recommended either I have surgery to graft tissue to the ulcer to help healing further or to just have the eye removed. Both of these are very costly procedures ($2,000) and I just cannot afford to spend that kind of money. I have a baby on the way and am currently dealing with my own medical bills. I love my dog very much and he has been in my life a very long time, but as… [cont.]
Asked by Troubled - Wed Apr 23 13:45:51 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This is a hard situation and one I was recently in (only my dog was only 2 and had a neurological disease that was only treatable, not curable). If your dog doesn't have a good quality of life, it is your responsibility as a loving owner to euthanize him. One thing you can't stop if your baby from coming. I know you don't want to feel like you're choosing your human baby over your canine baby. As a vet tech, I have seen too many times people prolonging their dog's lives to the extent where the dog is miserable. $2,000 is too much to spend on a dog who, at best, has another year left. Although I understand it would be very difficult to euthanize a dog who "only" has something wrong with his eye. In many ways, it would be easier if he had… [cont.]
Answered by Hilla B (is a Momma!) - Wed Apr 23 13:56:21 2008
Best method to put eye drops on a fussy pug?!?
Q. My new 1 yr old pug won't let me put eye drops in his eye for the life of me! He has an ulcer in his eye and needs these drops 2x a day for 2 weeks. I've tried the gentle approach with treats and tried coming from behind his head, no good. Any suggestions?
Asked by tiedmyselfin - Thu Nov 15 20:51:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yeah, i hear you. i have to put drops and ointment in my dogs eyes and it's easier with two. but when alone, use one hand to muzzle him, hold him tight and get a drop in there. hold him tight. some times a serious verbel command helps out with charley. (i also give charley a treat after were done fussin') GL with it! and dont be afraid to ask the vet to help out with instruction...i doubt they would charge for that. mine doesnt and has even helped out on occassion with charleys meds when he has been a obstenant pig as opposed to good doggie...
Answered by james k - Thu Nov 15 21:14:04 2007
Q. My new 1 yr old pug won't let me put eye drops in his eye for the life of me! He has an ulcer in his eye and needs these drops 2x a day for 2 weeks. I've tried the gentle approach with treats and tried coming from behind his head, no good. Any suggestions?
Asked by tiedmyselfin - Thu Nov 15 20:51:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yeah, i hear you. i have to put drops and ointment in my dogs eyes and it's easier with two. but when alone, use one hand to muzzle him, hold him tight and get a drop in there. hold him tight. some times a serious verbel command helps out with charley. (i also give charley a treat after were done fussin') GL with it! and dont be afraid to ask the vet to help out with instruction...i doubt they would charge for that. mine doesnt and has even helped out on occassion with charleys meds when he has been a obstenant pig as opposed to good doggie...
Answered by james k - Thu Nov 15 21:14:04 2007
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image to see close up Ulcers of the cornea in dogs and cats is a common occurrence and a potentially dangerous affliction Any abrasion to the cornea including an bee sting rub from a paw a scratch from a claw or thorn or an invasive infection can abrade the cells on the surface of the dog or cat cornea Once the surface cells are disrupted the smooth surface of
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