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My old dog woke up blind with a turned eye. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 44 lbs

Dog, 11 years, mail, with one blind eye, was completely normal and went to sleep. The dog woke up blind. Now the eye seems to have been completely turned in the socket . Now he can't see at all.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2016

This is a medical emergency, and Pirata needs to see a vet right away. He could have suffered a seizure that has left him completely blind, he could have progressive retinal atrophy, or he could have diabetes causing the blindness. He needs to see a vet now in order to have the best chance of having his sight restored. Please bring him into a vet now.

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