Reece Saw the Eye Specialist

[aly]

I took Reece in to the eye doctor a few days ago to have his cataracts checked to see if he's a good candidate for eye surgery. He can't see anything except light out of his left eye His right eye is much better than the left, but it is developing cataracts also. The doctor was concerned that Reece could possibly have retinal deterioration so on Friday the 16th, Reece is going in for an ERG (to confirm if he does have it).

If he does not have retinal deterioration, he is a good candidate for cataract surgery and will receive it on his left eye only. He can still see out of his right eye so the doctor doesn't want to operate on it due to the possibilities of complications. If something went wrong, then Reece could come out of the surgery not able to see out of either eye, so we're just doing the left.

If he DOES have retinal deterioration, then the doctor said he will just have to live out his life ... meaning he will go blind soon.

I really don't want my baby to be blind. He's not even quite 4 years old yet. His favorite thing to do is to run around with other dogs and I don't want him to lose that. I know dogs adjust quickly, but it is still really scary.

Whatever happens though, he will still be spoiled rotten.

[jenluckenbach]

WOW a 4 year old with cataracts. I always think of aged pets (and people) with that condition. I hope that he can be helped.

[Cataholic]

Aly,
I will be praying for sweet Reece.

[wolf_Q]

I hope everything will work out ok for Reece!

[Cookiebaker]

All fingers, claws, paws, eyes, you name it, are crossed that Reece will be able to have surgery, and that everything will go as hoped for!!!

Major hugs for him!

[Glacier]

I have a dog with progressive retinal atrophy. Preacher is completely blind now, but he's adjusted very, very well. You'd never know he was blind if I didn't tell you. I hope that Reece doesn't have it, but if he does, he'll adjust--and you will too. I probably had more trouble accepting Preacher's blindness than he did. Preacher just kept going like he always has. We just can't rearrange the furniture anymore! Reece can still live a long and happy life!

[Karen]

I have heard that poodles are more prone to cataracts than other dogs. I hope Reese is a good candidate for surgery, and that it goes well. But I do know that, no matter what happens, he will still be a champion snuggle-bug and the sweetest Reese ever - yes, that includes the candy, so there! No Reese's Pieces for me, I'll take the whole dog! (Except that Aly would never let him go, that is!)

[Miss Meow]

Good luck with the consultation. I hope you and Reece get some good news. Hugs to you both

[tikeyas_mom]

i have herd that if a dog sticks its herad out the window while the driver is driving fast the air blowing into the dogs eyes can cause cateracts..

[aly]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
i have herd that if a dog sticks its herad out the window while the driver is driving fast the air blowing into the dogs eyes can cause cateracts..

The vets believe Reece was born with his condition. (juvenile cataracts)

[shais_mom]

Good luck Reecie boy!!

[ramanth]

Prayers and hugs for Reece!

[KYS]

I hope all works out well for Reece and he doesn't
have retinal deterioration.

[lovemyshiba]

We'll keep our fingers and paws crossed for little Reecie poo!!
I hope everything works out for the best.

Give that little one a hug from me!!
(Don't leave Lolly out though!!)

[aly]

Reece is at the clinic now I have to wait another 2 hours before I can call and see if he's ready.

I don't know if they had to sedate him or not. The doc said that if he was not wiggly, they wouldn't sedate him. But if the doc didn't have an assistant this morning then he would sedate him no matter what. I don't want him to be sedated, but then again it might be for the better so he's not scared out of his mind. He was shaking when I left him and it made me cry But the receptionist was holding him tight and snuggling him so I felt better.

I will let you guys know what happens.