Cataracts Treatment

Question by ~*Afureru Namida*~: How do you feel about disfigured, blind eye?
I was born with a detached retina that wrapped around itself, resulting in perma blindness. Over time, a cataract developed, which has make my eye a blue-gray color, the pupil very small and there is a white dot in the middle. Also, the eye in general is small. and tends to wander since it’s not completely attached. I usually wear somewhat long (but not long enough to tuck behind my ear) sideswept bangs over it, as I’m very self-conscious about it. When I come into some money (about 2k), I plan to get a scleral shell.

My good eye is very pretty. It’s a green color with a very light brown in the middle, resembling a sunflower.

I was made fun of all of my life because of it and as I stated, tend to cover it with hair in a style that seems inconspicuous. Also, with it covered, there’s no confusion as to which eye to look at, even though you would think it were obvious, given it’s appearance. Would you cover your eye if you were in my shoes? Would you wear an eye patch? Sunglasses?

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Answer by blueeyedangel<3
sunglasses

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Question by lovemybucks: 5yr old Maltese has bluish white pupils that dialate back and forth. Could he be blind or have cataracts?
We just rescued “Zoey”, he was going to be euthanized at the animal shelter. He is a beautiful 5 year old boy. The best dog you could ever have! He has not had one accident in the house yet! We are hoping that he is not blind, but he will walk into things quite often. We have been doing some research on cataracts and blindness in dogs. His eyes look like the pics of those taken of cataracts. He has a vet appt. this week coming up. I just didnt know if anyone has any dogs that have cataracts to help possibly shed some light on this for us. This is our first inside dog and we are just totally in love with him. If he does end up being blind, he will only be loved more…if that is even possible?!

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Answer by MJ
he has been blessed… yes it could be cataracts-can be removed… if he is going blind iam so sorry for him…. give him alot of TLC……

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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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Question by lorette a: PUPPY BLINDNESS!we bought a puppy whose left eye is not colored and looks like it might be blind but she can .
MY PUPPY IS A GERMAN BLOODED ROTT WHO IS IN PERFECT HEALTH EXCEPT HER EYE. IT SEEMS SHE CAN SEE OUT OF IT AND THERE IS A LITTLE COLOR. IWAS WONDERING IF THIS A SIGN OF CATARACT OR IS SHE GOING BLIND.

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Answer by eddie9551
Take her to the vet. She can still be a great dog and a loving companion. I love Rotties

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Question by DrasticGame: I’m partially blind- is being a doctor out of the question for me?
I was born with a cataract in my right eye and my vision is largely impeded on the right side. I have flawless vision on the left, but the right side is so severe that I use a seeing eye dog. However, I’ve always dreamed of being a surgeon, and now that I’m a high school junior and looking at colleges, I’m starting to wonder if this is possible for me. Your thoughts?

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Answer by Holden
Well, to be honest I’m not quite sure. But seeing as you have 1 perfect eye, you’d think there is a high chance that you would be able 2 become a doctor

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