Animal Eye Surgery – What you need to Know
Before considering surgery, your pet will have a full ophthalmic examination to help determine if there are any other health issues and if your pet needs eye surgery. If so, we will discuss the type of surgery, outcome and post-operative care. You will also receive a detailed cost estimate.
We are cage free! That’s right, dogs don’t like cages and neither do we! We have special enclosures with beds for our doggie friends that stay with us. For our kitty friends, we have specially designed cat condos. These have an open area and a little closed area for hiding if they want to relax alone.
All pet eye surgeries are outpatient, meaning that your pet does not need to stay overnight. Surgery intake is staggered so that means your pet will get a time for drop off when we are ready for their procedure. They will then be discharged an hour or two after surgery. You are welcome to bring a blanket or favorite toy to help them relax. Each pet is recovered with a memory foam pad and blanket.
We always provide medications to your pet prior to any procedures to calm them and reduce discomfort and anxiety. We also send home medications for inflammation and discomfort after surgery for several days.
Your pet will be discharged several hours after eye surgery with detailed instructions on home care.
Because each patient is different, your pet’s eye care will be unique after surgery. Most pets will get some eye drops and pills at home after surgery. We will provide instructions during the healing process about the medications you will give at home.
Properly performed and monitored general anesthesia is usually very safe. To ensure our patient’s utmost safety, we have a dedicated anesthetist just for your pet. Dr. Davis and her highly trained nurses are with your pet at all times monitoring anesthesia during induction, surgery and recovery.
Dr. Rachel Davis performing surgery at Animal Eye Clinic
We would love to meet your pet and talk with you about any eye condition your pet may have. Come visit us!