WHAT KIND OF POST-SURGICAL CARE IS REQUIRED?
After surgery the patient must be kept quiet, and no running or jumping is allowed. In general it is advisable to limit activity to areas with few obstacles so that the eye is not accidentally bumped. Dogs should be allowed outside only for eliminations, and tight collars or leashes which put pressure around their necks should be avoided. Medication is administered both orally and in the eye (drops and/or ointments) to control inflammation inside the eye, prevent infection, and to keep the pupil open. Initially treatment is administered 6 times daily and continues until inflammation subsides. The frequency of therapy is decreased as inflammation subsides and this varies for each individual. Usually therapy has been decreased to once daily by 4 weeks after surgery. The sutures used are absorbable and need not be removed. However, you should plan on at least 3 visits with us after surgery.
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