Please always consult your vet if you have any concerns about your dog’s health.Ī portosystemic shunt (PSS) is an issue related to your dog’s blood circulatory system. *This information should not be considered to be veterinary advice. However, if your dog has had its lens removed, you need to monitor them closely in the future as there are a number of complications that can arise after surgery. Many can still avoid obstacles and even chase a ball. Most dogs will adapt well to life after having their lens removed.
In severe cases, your veterinary team may recommend the removal of the entire eye. This will usually be carried out by an ophthalmic specialist. However, if the lens has moved forward, the usual treatment is a surgery during which the lens is removed entirely. If the lens has dislocated backwards, treatment may be restricted to eye drops and close monitoring. What are the treatments for lens luxation? They will carry out an ophthalmic exam with specialised equipment to confirm the diagnosis.
If your dog is closing its eye and it looks red, cloudy or has watery discharge, then you should visit your vet immediately. Left untreated, lens luxation and the resulting glaucoma can cause blindness. The lens can move backwards, which is usually relatively pain-free, or forward, where it can prevent fluid draining from the eye – this is called glaucoma. Lens luxation occurs when your dog’s lens dislocates from its normal position.
