Glaucoma

tessa_s212 · 03-18-2008, 08:10 PM

My dog was just diagnosed with glaucoma. Well, the vet really didn't know much about what he was doing and I pretty much diagnosed her myself, but her breed is predispositioned to the condition and she is from a puppy mill - so I have no doubt that it is. My vet didn't really know how to treat it, but he called another vet for me and got a quote on how much they'd charge. If I went to that vet, it'd cost me $60-$80 every month to treat and try to reduce the pressure in her eye. I've been told by a few different people that that seems like a very large number and not quite right, so I am wondering if anyone knows the average cost of treating glaucoma? I'm going to call around to other vets in the area, but I'd love to know what kind of price range to look for so that I'm not getting charged excessively.

***dogs4life*** · 03-19-2008, 03:33 PM

Have you gotten any quotes from Vet Ophthalmologists?

tessa_s212 · 03-19-2008, 06:19 PM

There is not Opthalmologists in the area. One of the local vets knows a lot about it and knows how to treat it though. And he's the one that will charge 60-80 dollars. I've learned that it is the normal price range, and called all the area vets to make sure no one was cheaper.

I can't afford it, so for now we'll just keep her on the pills and eyedrops that my current vet provided us with. They don't specifically treat the glaucoma, but it takes away the pain and the irritation of her eye. And then when she's lost all of her sight, we'll just go in and get the eyes surgically removed.

***dogs4life*** · 03-19-2008, 06:42 PM

Bummer....can you treat at home or is it too risky? I know it may be difficult to think of now, but what about eye removal if you cannot afford support maybe removal is the next best thing.

calgal · 03-20-2008, 01:01 PM

My Delsi who passed away this past Sept. developed glaucoma (after an accident put one eye out and had to have it removed) and went to see an Ophthalmologest and she was put on Methazolamide and Pred acetate/Lotemax and had to have check-ups every month. This went on for a bit over a year before the eye ulcerated and had to be removed.

03-18-2008, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
tessa_s212 agility addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stryker, Ohio Posts: 627 Rep Power: 75	Glaucoma My dog was just diagnosed with glaucoma. Well, the vet really didn't know much about what he was doing and I pretty much diagnosed her myself, but her breed is predispositioned to the condition and she is from a puppy mill - so I have no doubt that it is. My vet didn't really know how to treat it, but he called another vet for me and got a quote on how much they'd charge. If I went to that vet, it'd cost me $60-$80 every month to treat and try to reduce the pressure in her eye. I've been told by a few different people that that seems like a very large number and not quite right, so I am wondering if anyone knows the average cost of treating glaucoma? I'm going to call around to other vets in the area, but I'd love to know what kind of price range to look for so that I'm not getting charged excessively.
	__________________ The Voice Of Reason http://www.youtube.com/user/assortedagility

03-19-2008, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
*dogs4life* I'm Crunchy Admin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 1,857 Blog Entries: 11 Rep Power: 96	Have you gotten any quotes from Vet Ophthalmologists?
	__________________ ~Kendra Rest in Peace Sweet Montana (1992-2008) Get more out of Global Paw: Art Classes / Blogs / Book Club / Photo Gallery / Recipes

03-19-2008, 06:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
tessa_s212 agility addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stryker, Ohio Posts: 627 Rep Power: 75	There is not Opthalmologists in the area. One of the local vets knows a lot about it and knows how to treat it though. And he's the one that will charge 60-80 dollars. I've learned that it is the normal price range, and called all the area vets to make sure no one was cheaper. I can't afford it, so for now we'll just keep her on the pills and eyedrops that my current vet provided us with. They don't specifically treat the glaucoma, but it takes away the pain and the irritation of her eye. And then when she's lost all of her sight, we'll just go in and get the eyes surgically removed.
	__________________ The Voice Of Reason http://www.youtube.com/user/assortedagility

03-19-2008, 06:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
*dogs4life* I'm Crunchy Admin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 1,857 Blog Entries: 11 Rep Power: 96	Bummer....can you treat at home or is it too risky? I know it may be difficult to think of now, but what about eye removal if you cannot afford support maybe removal is the next best thing.
	__________________ ~Kendra Rest in Peace Sweet Montana (1992-2008) Get more out of Global Paw: Art Classes / Blogs / Book Club / Photo Gallery / Recipes

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
should puggles be considered pur-breds now?	roman	Dog Debate Forum	86	07-19-2007 01:34 AM

03-20-2008, 01:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,684 Rep Power: 225	My Delsi who passed away this past Sept. developed glaucoma (after an accident put one eye out and had to have it removed) and went to see an Ophthalmologest and she was put on Methazolamide and Pred acetate/Lotemax and had to have check-ups every month. This went on for a bit over a year before the eye ulcerated and had to be removed.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)