[Dailydrool] Virginia/ Violeta/Eye Problem

[Dede Lichtig]

Maybe your vet is talking about a trebeculectomy where they laser or make a
small incision through the cornea (the clear dome) into the iris (colored
part) and this keeps the flow going and the pressure doesn't build up.  (Are
they a veterinary ophthalmologist?)  This is a common procedure in people
with glaucoma.  As for going into the "back of the eye and unclogging", I
don't know what this could be..... One of the problems with glaucoma is that
the high pressure in the eye blows out the retinal vessels (the back of the
eye) and makes them bleed inside the eye.
Also, I saw a post about someone requesting a tonometer at their vet
hospital. Vets usually have held one and this is very difficult to use on a
squirming animal.  Also, when an ophthalmologist takes a pressure, the first
thing he does is put a drop of Tetracaine anesthetic in because the cornea
is a very sensitive spot.  I don't know if vets do this, but it would make
the animal more cooperative (maybe) because they wouldn't feel it.  There is
a machine called a "puff" tonometer which is easier to use and isn't applied
directly to the cornea.  The problem is, the readings are *not* as accurate,
but usually, they're looking for major highs, not a difference of a point or
two.

I don't think there is any drop available to maintain good eyesight, but
there are drops that do work on types of glaucoma. If you are friendly with
your (people) ophthalmologist, sometimes you can get samples.
Good luck and sending drool to your hound.

-- 
Delores, Queen of the Zoo
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