My pet has an eye ulcer, vet recommends removal. Any other options?

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My pet have eyes ulcer her veterinarian recommended to remove her eye,but I don’t too. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 9 lbs

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

Corneal (eye) ulcers are typically very painful. If they are caused by a chronic condition such as dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) or entropion (where the eyelashes grow inward and irritate the cornea), you will likely be faced with lifelong medication of Mylie’s eyes. Depending on how severe the ulcers are currently, topical prescription ophthalmic antibiotic ointment such as terramycin or tobramycin ophthalmic drops three times a day for 1-2 weeks plus atropine drops for pain may help heal the ulcers. If you are not comfortable with your current vet’s recommendation, definitely seek a second opinion. If the ulcers have been there for a long time, even with treatment, there may be permanent scarring. An in person Veterinary evaluation + fluorescein stain would be required to determine how severe the condition is. Good luck!

My pet has an eye ulcer, vet recommends removal. Any other options?

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