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I am looking for a treatment recommendation for cataracts for a 13 year old pekingese.

Submitted: 258 days and 16 hours ago.

Category: Dog

Value: $9

Status: CLOSED

Pet's Sex: Female
Pet's Age: >12

Already Tried:
nothing so far. Also, is there something that can be done about her hearing?

Posted by Dr. Hinson 258 days and 15 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXXXXX,

I have a couple of questions for you?

1. Are the cataracts in both eyes or just one?

2. Is there an underlying cause for the cataracts like diabetes?

3. Are you looking for non-surgical or surgical options?

As for the hearing, unfortunately there is nothing that can be done.

Dr. Hinson

258 days and 15 hours ago.

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Both eyes but the right eye is noticebly worse. No underlying causes other than hereditary, so I have been told by her regular vetinarian. I am looking for non-surgical treatment.

Posted by Dr. Hinson 258 days and 15 hours ago.

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Well, unfortunately there are no medical treatments to get the cataracts to go away. There is only treatments to treat any pain or discomfort that may be associated with the cataracts.

The ONLY way to remove the cataracts is with surgery (phacoemulsification). Is there any reason you are opposed to doing the surgery?

Dr. Hinson

258 days and 15 hours ago.

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Cost of the surgery is the reason for looking for alternative solutions. I have heard about cataract eye drops and would like to know if they are helpful.

Posted by Dr. Hinson 258 days and 15 hours ago.

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There are a lot of drops that claim to dissolve cataracts but honestly they do not work. You can certainly try them but don't get your hopes up. They won't hurt anything (except your wallet). I'm sorry, I wish I had better news for you. Your only hope in restoring vision is the surgery.

I wish you all the best. Please let me know if you have more questions.

Dr. Hinson

258 days and 14 hours ago.

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Do the drops at least slow down the progress in cataracts? Do you have any recommendations on which eye drops to try?

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No. The drops do nothing.

Ocluvet (N-acetyl-carnosine) I guess is the one I would try if I was going to try something. This is a topical antioxidant. The active ingredients listed are not going to help the cataracts and the product is listed that way to avoid having to say the N-acetyl-carnosine is an active ingredient (that is listed as a preservative). It is not regulated by the FDA and there have been no CONTROLLED studies done on the product. The last time I checked it was about $63 a tube.

Dr. Hinson

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I am looking for a treatment recommendation for cataracts for a 13 year old pekingese.

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Pet's Sex: Female
Pet's Age: >12

Already Tried:
nothing so far. Also, is there something that can be done about her hearing?

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Both eyes but the right eye is noticebly worse. No underlying causes other than hereditary, so I have been told by her regular vetinarian. I am looking for non-surgical treatment.

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Cost of the surgery is the reason for looking for alternative solutions. I have heard about cataract eye drops and would like to know if they are helpful.

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Do the drops at least slow down the progress in cataracts? Do you have any recommendations on which eye drops to try?

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I am looking for a treatment recommendation for cataracts for a 13 year old pekingese.

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Pet's Sex: FemalePet's Age: >12 Already Tried: nothing so far. Also, is there something that can be done about her hearing?

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Hi XXXXXXXX, I have a couple of questions for you? 1. Are the cataracts in both eyes or just one? 2. Is there an underlying cause for the cataracts like diabetes? 3. Are you looking for non-surgical or surgical options? As for the hearing, unfortunately there is nothing that can be done. Dr. Hinson

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Both eyes but the right eye is noticebly worse. No underlying causes other than hereditary, so I have been told by her regular vetinarian. I am looking for non-surgical treatment.

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Cost of the surgery is the reason for looking for alternative solutions. I have heard about cataract eye drops and would like to know if they are helpful.

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Do the drops at least slow down the progress in cataracts? Do you have any recommendations on which eye drops to try?

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