I was so touched by the photo of Jake on 12/3. Our Miniature Schnauzer lost her sight about 6 months after being diagnosed with diabetes. She was a real trooper and did okay but we had a hard time watching her bang into things etc. so opted for her to have cataract surgery just after her tenth birthday. It was expensive - especially here in Silicon Valley, CA - but the money we spent made us and Daisy so much happier than new rugs or something else would have. We just lost her this summer at the age of 12 but the last two years of her life were joyous and fun. It is an individual decision of course - just wanted to let dog lovers know it is available - we didn't have a clue until she woke up with an eye that was really painful and took her to the Vet.