Dog's eye worsening with blood vessels after steroid ointment use?

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Hi, Beau had a nonulcerative corneal edema showing blood vessels and received steroid eye ointment. It almost subside after 2 weeks but the haziness returned and eye stain test showed ulceration, so he was switched to nonsteroidal ointment. The ulcer cleared up after one week and so he's back on steroidal eye ointment. After 2 weeks, the eye seems to be getting worse and blood vessels are showing up again. Please advise. He isn't bothered by it. Is it ok to leave it alone and let the body heal? Pet's info: Cat | Korat | Male | neutered | 13 years and 11 months old | 9.6 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I don't recommend ever using a steroid ointment in an eye with an ulcer. - even if the "ulcer" component seems healed. Not a good idea. I'm not sure why it keeps flaring up but I would discontinue using any ointment with a steroid component. I strongly suggest you get a second opinion from another vet or a veterinary ophthalmologist to find out how to proceed. I don't think just leaving it alone is a good strategy. Without examining the eye myself I really can't give you any more advice than that. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Dog's eye worsening with blood vessels after steroid ointment use?

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