Cataracts Treatment

Question by Catharine Oaxaca: Dog cataracts…are they removed by a regular Vet or an animal eye specialist? Any clue as to…?
…the cost?
Our 9 year old Dalmatian, Spike has lost a lot of his vision due to cataracts. Just wondering if anyone has had cataract surgery done for their pet, what kind of Vet does this surgery…and a ‘ball park’ cost. It’s a hard decision, at his age…and on our (fixed) budget…if we should have his vision restored.

If money was no object, it would be a ‘no brainer’…but we’re trying to determine life expectancy, a quality life for him..and what’s affordable for us.

Love to hear from anyone who’s had it done for their pet <:O)

Best answer:

Answer by More Bored Collie
Cataract surgery is expensive because the surgery is extremely delicate and requires a great deal of skill and technical equipment to accomplish. The procedure in dogs is much the same as the procedure in people, but most dogs do not have medical insurance that will cover any of the cost. The average cost of cataract surgery in dogs ranges from $ 1,500 to $ 3,000 per eye, depending on the facility and skill level of the surgeon.

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after cataract surgery when can i resume my jogging?

pls throw some light on my few other doubts.
what is the level of risk involved in it?
which is the latest technology for this and which is the most preferred technology.
if any special precautions to be taken,pls lemme knw.also, the doctor said, the cataract has become pretty hard…