Cataracts Treatment

Question by ~Kelly~: Our family recently acquired a Cocker Spaniel, around 2 years old, that our vet said is basically blind.?
He thinks he may have cataracts in both eyes, with one being much worse than the other. He referred us to an opthamologist. We responded to an ad that stated their family was relocatiing and couldn’t keep him, but when we got there it was pretty much a puppy mill. They had used him for breeding and I suppose he developed this eye problem and now they were disposing of him. Anyways, my question is does anyone have any tips for housebreaking a near-blind dog? He can see some, I’m sure as he is scared to death of my kids bkes or any sudden movements. We have only had him for 3 days so I’m sure he will adjust to things eventually. Does anyone else have experience with a blind dog, and should we go ahead with the cataract surgery or just live with him being blind? Any suggestions?
Oh, and I was told the cataract surgery would cost between $ 1500-3000
Of course I would want him to see, but from what I have read there are frequently complications that can arise from the surgery itself and it is not always 100% successful (especially since the right eye has a very bad mature cataract). Just trying to weigh the risks vs. benefits from someone that has gone through the same thing.

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Answer by Emma
i would go for the surgery as it would make him much happier and have a better quality of life as he is only young

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