The replacement lenses allow improved vision over a patient with no lenses. The preparation for cataract surgery begins several days prior to the actual event. You will be required to apply drops to one or both eyes three times daily for three days. These drops are an antibiotic drop and a corticosteroid drop to reduce bacterial contamination and inflammation. An antibiotic will be given by mouth twice daily for three days before surgery.
Cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis.
The morning of surgery, the pressure of the eyes of your pet will be assessed and the area of fluid drainage will be examined to decide the type of postoperative medication that will be needed. Drops are placed in the eyes at specific intervals before surgery. General anesthetic is induced using the most modern agents. This procedure is used if the cataract has progressed to the point that the ophthalmologist cannot assess the retina during the initial examination. If the ERG indicates that vision is not possible, then surgery is not performed and the patient is awakened.