canine primary glaucoma questions- vets, techs, those w/ experience please read!?My dog was diagnosed with primary glaucoma today. he is not even 3 years old. his left IOP is 22, his right is somewhere around 50. we were given xalatan eye drops for initial treatment, and we are going back to the vet in two days to see how effective the drops have been. i am planning on asking my vet a million questions, but in the meantime, i was hoping some of you might have some answers/second opinions....
1. since many types of drops work to alleviate IOP by reducing production of fluid that provides nutrients to the eyes, are there any additional measures that can be taken to ensure that the eyes are properly nourished (since the nourishing fluid has been reduced, in some cases)?
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2. does anyone know the approximate price range of the surgery that a) opens the shunt of the eye or b) creates a sort of filter for drainage, within the eye? i know it's going to be expensive, i'm just trying to get an idea of what i'm about to go through. i know that this surgery is only an option when the dog still has vision, which he does. we caught the glaucoma early because i "over-react" and "read the internet too much". as a result of my freaking out, we had walter tested as soon as redness in the eye occurred, as opposed to waiting until bulging happened/ vision loss happened.
i would like to see a veterinary opthalmologist, the only problem is that the only one in our area is at a cutting-edge hospital associated with the local college. while i'm sure they can do great things, we can't afford to be on the cutting edge of vet medicine at the moment. i do want to take him there someday, and i will, but for the next couple of months, it isn't an option bc of the expense (i mean we physically do not have the money). example: my vet charged $ 45 to use the pressure machine on walter- the teaching hospital wanted $ 150 to have someone just look at the eye (using their own eyes- no tests), and another $ 200 to do the actual test, with the machine. we just don't have that kind of money for a single test, alone. you know what i mean? it's like $ 90 for the machine test, 2 day supply of hardcore eye drops, and an exam for unrelated skin issues @ my vet vs. $ 350 to just check the eye, alone @ the only opthalmologist in the area (plus, there's a month wait time for appt)
Posted by st.lady37 (GitEm)
Even as a nurse I wouldn't recommend anything. Sorry but, most on here are not qualified to answer your question. I myself couldn't and wouldn't give you advice in this area. All I can do is wish you and your dog...Good Luck !! Please seek a second opinion with anything this major. Not that your current vet isn't doing a great job but, its always nice to hear another point of view. Please email me and let me know how things turn out. I am very interested to also hear the answers to your questions. Thanks
Posted by CS
I teched for a veterinary ophthalmology clinic up until a few years ago, and still wouldn't hazard a guess on this one. If your primary vet is the one dealing with this, I highly recommend seeking out a veterinary ophthalmologist for a second opinion and ask them your questions.
Posted by chihuahua mama
I wish you luck with your dog. Over the past 2 yr I have had numerous eye surgeries. Corneal transplants and cataract surgery in both eyes, among others. 9 operations in all. Vision problems are no fun. I still have very poor vision in the left eye. Best of luck with your little pooch.
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