[Dailydrool] prosthetic eye?

[Nancy Cohen]

because glaucoma is so prevalent in bassets i am asking for opinions.  
einstein lost sight in his right eye due to glaucoma (pretty much 
overnight).  we saw yet another specialist who recommended removal of 
the eye with two options.  The price difference is negligible........if 
you have experience with either can you write back with your opinions?  
1.  Removal of the eye and suturing the eye lids closed.  hair will grow 
over the area and dog will appear to have a squinty look.  pain gone, 
only after care is follow up visit to check for infection.   2.  removal 
of the eye contents and placing a prosthetic "eyeball" in the sac.  
first glance will look like a real eye, as the muscles are intact and 
there is movement of the "eyebrow".  the eye will appear, grayish, and 
on second glance will not look real.  pain is gone.  follow up will be 
drops in that eye to help with healing and infection after surgery.  my 
opinion?  I like the prosthetic because the muscular movement of the eye 
is intact keeping his face symmetrical and with expression.  with the 
suturing it would be healed in a week with no other after care to 
"annoy" him with, but his face will look asymmetrical.  From his point 
of view, and what would be less trauma for him, it would be the 
suturing.  the prosthetic is for everyone else he comes in contact 
with.  Have you done one and had regrets? ......nancy