There are two main methods of treating cataracts in dog eyes: medication and surgery. If your dog has cataracts in the early stages, targeted drugs can be used to suppress the cataracts in the dog's eyes, but it cannot solve the problem. Surgery to treat cataracts is the only effective treatment. If you suspect your dog has cataracts, you need to undergo relevant eye examinations, such as ophthalmic B-ultrasound, slit lamp, intraocular pressure measurement, retinal potential, etc., to check the severity of the dog's cataracts and whether it meets the standards for surgery. If surgery is possible, it is recommended Have surgery as early as possible.
1. Drug treatment
Drug treatment is mainly for early stage cataracts. Eye drops containing pirenoxine sodium and eye drops with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects can be used to inhibit the development of cataracts. However, Surgery to treat cataracts is the only effective treatment method that cannot solve the cloudy part of the dog's eyeballs.
2. Surgical treatment
At present, the best treatment for cataracts is surgical treatment, using microsurgery to remove cataracts. At the same time, it is recommended to detect and treat early. If dogs suffering from cataracts seek medical treatment in time at the early stage or mature stage, the success rate can be as high as more than 90%. However, if the optimal treatment time is missed, it may cause permanent blindness in the dog, and may cause severe glaucoma, causing severe pain. The dog will scratch frequently, causing additional damage to the eyes.
3. Precautions
Before a dog undergoes cataract surgery, the dog’s health must be checked first. If the dog itself is weak, suffers from heart disease or has poor cardiopulmonary function, surgery cannot be performed, especially for older dogs. It is best to listen to the surgeon's opinion based on the examination results. In addition, the dog’s medical history should be told to the pet doctor without any secret, so that the pet doctor can make the right decision.