Is preventative medication needed for my dog's remaining eye?

As long as there are no other changes that the other eye did not previously have and this is the exact same problem as the opposite eye, I would say it is probably safe to assume this is the same problem and using the same eye medication should be ok. However, I would recommend contacting the prescribing veterinarian to discuss this further to ensure that this is safe to do. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

I'm sorry to hear that Danny has glaucoma! If the ophthalmologist is recommending removing the eye, I'm assuming that Danny is already blind in the affected eye. If this is the case, then I'm afraid there really aren't any better options - there is no treatment that can reverse the blindness, and the eye is a constant source of pain for him. Removing it will improve his quality of life dramatically, since he'll no longer be in pain. If he does still have some vision in the affected eye, then you can certainly ask the ophthalmologist to discuss other possible treatment options with you. Glaucoma can sometimes be medically managed for a while with prescription eye drops, although this will eventually stop working as the disease progresses. Some dogs may also be good candidates for laser surgery to help improve the glaucoma - you can certainly ask the ophthalmologist about this to see if it might be an option for Danny, if you haven't discussed it already.

Hello. The procedure involves injecting gentamicin into the eye. The procedure is safe, relatively quick & generally done under sedation. The procedure does not always work, some dogs will relapse in 3-6 months, but the injection can be repeated at this time. In some cases, the eye will shrink, what we call end stage, but not always. This is a good option if you are not ready to consider enucleation. If successful, the injection protocol can result in a non-painful & quiet eye. No one can predict final outcome, but this is a nice way to preserve the eye & keep Izzy comfortable. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I can't readily think of a link between glaucoma and a dental surgery. Sometimes dental disease or surgery can cause either pressure or an infection underneath/behind the eye, but this would not be the same as glaucoma. If the medications don't seem to be helping him you could always ask about referral to an ophthalmologist who might be able to adjust medications or even talk about other procedures to help reduce the pressure in the eye. Sometimes medical management of glaucoma with drops just doesn't work and occasionally removing the eye is actually the best option since the eye is usually not visual and is a source of chronic pain. I'm so sorry this happened to Sammy and I hope he is feeling better soon.

I am so sorry to hear that Kaimana is experiencing these problems with her eye. Start by placing an e-collar or cone on Kaimana to prevent scratching or rubbing. If the eye is injured, inflamed or infected it is likely painful, this will prompt Her to scratch or rub her eye. However, this could inflict further damage, infection or even an ulceration. An rlceration is a tear in the top layer of the eye and is a serious condition. Because eye concerns with dogs, such as infections, corneal ulcerations, cataracts and glaucoma, can progress rapidly I would have her examined by your veterinarian to diagnose the issue immediately. The precise medication can then be dispensed by your veterinarian. Your vet will use a special tear stain drop to visualise the eye and the top layer to make are there are no ulcerations, and check for other conditions before prescribing medications. Please do not attempt to treat an eye infection at home with any over the counter medications, drops or ointments. This can lead to permanent damage and unnecessary pain or discomfort. I hope this answer was helpful and that Kaimana feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Jersey!! I would expect if there was to be improvement from the medications she is on the pressures would decrease with in 5-7 days. If they are still high then I would get to a Veterinary ophthalmologist as soon as you can to try to save vision in the eyes. Sadly sometimes vision can not be saved, but hopefully they can make her eyes more comfortable by draining some of the fluid from the eye. If she was my dog I would see the specialist as soon as you can get an appointment! I hope this helps and I wish Jersey a speedy recovery!

What type of testing has been done? My concerns at am that age for red eyes with a discharge would be glaucoma and KCS with a secondary infection. Your vet can check the pressures for glaucoma. There is a test that can tell how many tears she produces in a minute and if it is too low then she has chronic dry eye or KCS. Often times there is a secodnary infection due to the chronic dry eye. Both glaucoma and KCS require life long management with eye drops to control symptoms and there is more than one medication to try as everyone responds differently. oral steriods or antibiotics may be needed initial to get it under control the fastest but generally are not needed long term