snargletron

Thank you for doing this ama and especially for the service you do. Do you see an increase in complications either inta- or post-operatively when traveling some of the poorer areas? Just wondering because of overall body condition. Are the patients in relatively good health and well nourished? Any actual diabetic cataracts? Also, have you seen patients with morgagnian cataracts? You also replied to someone about retinal detachment sometimes being noted after the cataract is removed, is there any prescreening done such as electroretinography or ocular ultrasound? Sorry for so many questions, I'm a vet tech at a specialty hospital and this is my favorite surgery:)

Thank you for the response. That is truly incredible and amazing to think of all of the lives that are transformed.

You should have him see you veterinarian, or an opthalmologist. If he is older, may just be senile nuclear sclerosis, which would not cause a problem. Unfortunately, if he is younger, you may be seeing heritable cataracts. Even if surgery is not an option, he should still be given drops to control inflamation to hopefully prevent uveitis (uncomfortable on its own), retinal detachment, and secondary glaucoma. If you are unsure of veterinary eye specialist locations, you can look at acvo website.