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Cataracts are formed as the lens in the eye slowly hardens as a dog (or human) ages. As the lens hardens, it becomes less transparent and more milky white, impairing vision. At advanced stages, it can cause functional blindness, although the dog can usually differentiate between shadow and light.
Cataracts are not life-threatening, just another function of getting older. A dog with cataracts can expect to live as long as a dog without cataracts. However, veterinary ophthalmologists can repair cataracts through surgery - the milky white lens is removed and an implant is put back to function as the lens. This can make your dog's later years much more interesting and enjoyable, as he can see again.
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A cataract is a condition affecting which body part?
Eyes
Iam 47 years old and you have cataract in your two eyes its sure you will be blind at the future?
Cataract is progressive and if you do not treat it, you are likely to become blind.
What are the risks involved with cataract surgery in dogs with autoimmune problems?
What are the auto immune problems?
Do dogs have two eyes?
Yes, dogs have two eyes.
Can cataract surgery be done on both eyes on the same day?
Healing occurs in the first eye before the second cataract is removed, sometimes as early as the following week.
What diseases for cats cause cloudy blind eyes?
A cataract is when a cats eye or eyes become foggy or clouded over causing blindness.
Do dogs close their eyes when they sleep?
Yes, dogs sleep with their eyes closed.
Do dogs sleep with ther eyes closed?
Yes, dogs sleep with their eyes closed.
What can you do to help dry eyes for dogs?
Dry eyes in dogs can be given the drug Cyclosporin.
How did Claude Monet's cataract in his eyes affect his paintings?
his eye problems made the paints mix better
Do Dogs Have Eyes?
Normally, yes, they do have eyes.
Loss of transparency of the lens?
A cloudiness or loss of transparency of the lens of the eye is usually due to cataracts. Cataract surgery is done to remove the cloudy material and restore vision.
