Tibbie_tabbie Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) My girl goes in for lens Luxation surgery this morning It's been a stressful night but at least we have answers. Her right eye is being operated on tomorrow, her left lens is very loose but probably won't be done until this one has recovered (due to lens being 'far back'). Anyone here had it done and can make me feel better? Did you dog retain any eyesight? Edited July 9, 2015 by Tibbie_tabbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Where is the surgery being done? How much vision is saved depends on how long the lens has been loose, whether glaucoma occurred and whether there are any complications. I hope it goes well! :) My advice would be to NOT do the second eye. It sounds like the lens is in the back of the eye, and that's good. This is called a posterior lens lux. In these cases, we put the dog on latanoprost twice daily - this keeps the pupil small and keeps the lens trapped in the back of the eye. It doesn't really cause any issues back there, its only a problem when the lens is in the front of the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Thanks for the reply Kirty. The surgery is being done at a specialists here in Perth (that is also recommended on DOL I found, that put my mind at ease :) ). Glaucoma has occurred in the right eye. This all started with emergency vets visit 10 days ago. I came home to her with a sore, cloudy eye, thought glaucoma and rushed her off. The 24hr vet diagnosed a small scratch on the eye and sent us home with drops. Went to our own vet two days later (it was looking better) for check up, they couldn't see a scratch and were puzzled but could see a small ulcer so said just keep doing drops. It was back to normal until I came home last night, swollen, red, cloudy, couldn't see a pupil.... My vet sent us straight to the specialist (I understand that most vets don't pick this up, you need a specialist). She looked at Belle (Jack Russell) and guessed what it was straight away! She was lovely and explained everything but doesn't stop me worrying! She said pretty much what you have about not doing the eye with the lens at the back. What worries me about that eye is the pressure is 41. Belle lives for doing her zoomies and sprints around a field. She was also very reactive when we adopted her and I worry losing sight will make her fearful again What I forgot to ask is what should I expect to see when I pick her up? Will her eye be stitched up to allow healing? Sorry if stupid question - I'm clueless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Make sure they put her on the drops, otherwise the lens will come forward in the left eye. Given that she has had glaucoma in the right eye, her vision might not be great in that eye but hopefully she will get something. She will have to wear a cone for a week or two and have drops for a while too. Usually they have a temporary stitch in the corner of the eye that partially closes it. This protects the wound while it heals, but you can still see the eye. It won't be bloody or anything like that. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Thank you so much Kirty! I never think of the questions till I've left the surgery lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 How did she go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 She didn't! She was sedated and then went they went to do the surgery the lens had gone into the back of the eye! She is on the drops and glaucoma and tablets. We have to rush her back if it gets bad again. She is still squinting and obviously in pain with it Will take her in on Monday if we don't end up there anyway this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Can I ask what drops she is on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 The title had me wondering if there was a new type of patella luxation, but I'm guessing it stands for Posterior Lens Luxation, although Anterior would make more sense if that is the case...oh well. Sending you healing vibes and don't worry too much about her future zoomies if she does lose sight in one eye. In my experience it doesn't slow them down too much. Even if, in time, she looses sight in both eyes, get her a Halo Vest and she will soon be confidently doing zoomies again. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 It stands for Primary Lens Luxation. It's an inherited condition in many breeds, including pretty much all terriers. There is a DNA test available now for many breeds. Basically the zonules (strands) holding the lens in place break down and the lens falls out of position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 It stands for Primary Lens Luxation. It's an inherited condition in many breeds, including pretty much all terriers. There is a DNA test available now for many breeds. Basically the zonules (strands) holding the lens in place break down and the lens falls out of position. That makes much more sense than my guess! Thanks Kirty! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Yep, Primary Lens Luxation. Sorry, I was all rushed when posting! She is on Alphagan (brimonidine tartrate) 1.5mg both eyes twice a day and Carprieve 20mg tablet once a day. I was told the latanoprost wasn't nessary as the Alphagan is doing the same....is this right? I tried to call the specialist today to double check (as info was in message passed on by vet nurse) but she isn't working till Monday. Should I try and find another specialist today and ask about the drops? Her eyes this morning look almost normal and she is happily on 'bird patrol' in the garden! Thank you both for the support ???? Edited July 11, 2015 by Tibbie_tabbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I'm not familiar with Alphagan but as long as it makes the pupils small (use it in both eyes) that's perfect. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Yep, in both eyes :) Thank you so much Kirty! Now let's hope they stay back there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 No worries. You can check with a torch to see that the pupils are small. Hold the torch a fair way back because if the light is too bright, the pupils will constrict anyway. If they are nice and tiny, that is perfect! You can check the pupils once a week or so to make sure the drops are working. :) Good luck! We have had lots of dogs stay on the drops for life with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Thank you! I did try looking earlier in the light but had the same issue you've mentioned ???? She is a lot more comfortable today, been barking and everything, so must feel better haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Great news! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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