chrissy_501 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Our 4 1/2 year old male has developed cloudy patches in his eye. It is a bad photo but the best one I took. The first day we noticed it, it was just on the one side of the iris. Now his whole iris has basically become "puffed out" around his pupil...somewhat covering it. We have taken him to 2 vets and neither has seen anything like it. The next step is to take him to an opthomologist but I so wish I could avoid that. Does anyone have any experience like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 If two different vets haven't seen anything like it and have sent you to an ophthalmologist, then I'd not be trying to avoid the visit. I think your dog's eyesight is worth that and no one here is going to be able to diagnose what's going on. J, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 That looks pretty serious and, as Julie said, you owe it to your dog to get it checked out by a veterinary opthamologist. Eye problems are not something that can be put off. Best wishes taking care of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mboat7 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Take him to the opthalmologist vet and do it soon. Many red eye conditions can cause blindness. There is a big difference between the experience and knowledge level regarding the eyes of the opthalmologist and the regular vet. This goes for people doctors too. It is a specialty where you need to practice all the time to master it. Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajarrel Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 I would also encourage you to go to the veterinary ophthalmologist. My own experience was that not only did the specialist know more about my dog's problem (a corneal ulcer that was very resistent to conventional treatment), but his services ended up costing me less (fewer meds/fewer visits). In addition, if what is pictured is an ulcer, it can be extremely painful. You don't mention where you live, but if it's near central New York, I'd be happy to recommend the vet that I saw. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuffi Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I can also utterly and absolutely second that with eye problems one should always see an ophthalmologist. With my regular vets my experience was sadly that they seemed overwhelmed and did not really know what they were doing/diagnosing when my other dog developed eye problems. You will save on worries, valuable time and, yes, money if you see a specialist who can pinpoint the problem and treat it right. I can recommend someone fantastic in MD, if you like. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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