Introduction
Dog owners are advised to seek out professional advice if they feel that their dog might have cataracts. Because the cataracts develop so quickly, getting an eye examination for a dog is crucial. Short of blindness, the cataracts could develop into glaucoma, at which point surgery may no longer be a possibility. The glaucoma causes headaches for the dog similar to a migraine.
Treating Cataracts in Dogs
The only form of treatment for dogs that have cataracts is surgery. Luckily, technological advances and an increase in surgical skill have made this process more common and the results more successful. In this process, the lens is removed. Surgery is especially necessary for developmental cataracts associated with diabetes, because the cataracts in these cases will cause rapid deterioration of vision and bring about blindness quickly if left unchecked.
Diligence by dog owners can help to prevent the direst consequences of cataracts, helping to ensure clear vision for dogs for all of their lives.