On the adventures and training of Cinnamon Snapdragon, a papillon destined for greatness.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Good news from the ophthalmologist!

No more cone!

I think Dragon wanted me to say that first, because it's most important to him.

After much poking, prodding, restraining, muzzling, shining of lights, and an ultrasound, the ophthalmologist was happy to report that there is no retinal detachment in Tiny Dog's eye. The ultrasound was because the blood still in his eye was blocking her from seeing a small section inside, and I wanted to make absolutely sure that there was no real damage. If there had been retinal detachment, he would have needed surgery. Or rather I should say that surgery would have been an option to restore the damage, and I would have done it without hesitation.

The doctor was concerned that the pressure in his eye was a bit higher than she would expect. She examined his good eye to see how his internal drainage ducts are structured. They're a bit tighter than usual -- not enough to cause a concern normally, but she prescribed a pressure-relieving glaucoma medication just in case. She also added prednisone to give his system a boost, and instructed me to give the anti-inflammatory a bit more often.

He has a check-up scheduled in two weeks. Until then he is to continue resting; no agility jumping and running! The current drug regimen:

9 AM: NeoPlyDex ointment (anti-inflammatory and antibiotic)
12 PM: Cosopt drop (glaucoma medication, which reduces pressure), Prednisone (steroid)
2 PM: NeoPlyDex
7 PM: NeoPlyDex, Atropine (pupil dilator, if needed, at least every day)
12 AM: NeoPlyDex, Cosopt, Prednisone

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