ABSTRACT: Owners commonly present to the veterinary clinic with a complaint that their dog’s vision has reduced, or their dog’s eye(s) appear cloudy and subsequently our veterinary surgeons may diagnose them with having cataracts. Cataracts can form due to a number of reasons including heritage, diabetes mellitus, trauma or ocular disease. This article discusses what a cataract is, patient considerations and surgical removal. I will also discuss the post-operative care following phacoemulsification and what we can do to help with our client’s compliance in providing the best care for their pet in the immediate recovery period.

Author

Sian Woodham-Davies RVN

Sian qualified as a veterinary nurse from the College of Animal Welfare in 2012 and is currently working at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals in the Ophthalmology department.

Email: swoodhamdavies@rvc.ac.uk

Keywords: Ophthalmology; cataract surgery

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 34 (01) • January 2019 pp12-17

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