Can cataracts be treated?
Yes – A surgical procedure is performed to remove the cataracts. This procedure is called phacoemulsification. This is the identical procedure which is used to remove cataracts in humans. This procedure is performed with the assistance of a surgical microscope. A special instrument is placed through a small incision in the eye and high frequency ultrasound is used to break up and aspirate away the cataractous lens material. There are no medical treatments to clear or remove cataracts. Will my pet be able to see after surgery? Yes – vision is restored immediately after surgery and continues to improve over the first weeks postoperatively. After every cataract surgery we are always so thrilled to share in your pet’s first glimpses and confident steps in their new visual world. Additionally, if your pet is a candidate for a “replacement lens” or “false lens”, then the vision is even sharper especially for objects “close up”. We also perform pre-operative testing (an electroretinogram and
