What is a punctate cataract?

Punctate cataract (cerulean cataract; blue dot cataract) is a hereditary opacity of the eye’s lens that is often associated with coronary cataract. light or bright blue dot shaped opacities are irregularly scattered throughout the lens. Vision is usually normal.

How much does it cost to fix a dog’s cataracts?

In general pet owners can expect cataract surgery to average $3,5001 and cost between $2,700 to $4,0002 which includes the exam, surgery, anesthesia, operating room use, hospitalization, medications, check ups2.

What is the treatment for cataracts in dogs?

One of the goals of cataract surgery in canines is to return functional vision. There are no known remedies that can reverse the forming of a cataract — surgery is the only option for cataracts once they have formed. Cataracts are removed with a surgical procedure under general anesthesia.

Can cataracts on dogs go away?

Cataracts in Dogs: Treatment and Prevention Cataracts won’t go away on their own, says Gila, they need to be removed surgically. If you see or suspect that your dog has a cataract, consult your vet or a veterinary opthamologist to discuss whether surgery is right for your dog.

Why does my dog have a cataract in his eye?

A dog develops a cataract when the lens of the eye clouds, which is caused by changes in the water balance in the lens or changes to the proteins within the lens. When the lens becomes cloudy, light can’t reach the retina, causing blindness.

When to take your dog to the vet for cataracts?

If your dog’s eyes look cloudy or bluish-gray, you should take him to the vet for an exam. Be aware, though, that it’s natural for a dog’s lens to become cloudy, or gray, with age. This condition, called nuclear sclerosis, doesn’t put a dog’s vision in as much danger as cataracts might, and treatment isn’t usually recommended.

What happens if you leave a dog with cataracts untreated?

When a dog with cataracts is left untreated, they can become blind. The cataract completely blocks light from entering the eye through the lens and keeps your dog from seeing. The condition is still treatable at that time with surgery, but without treatment, it can develop into glaucoma.

Is it normal for a German Pinscher to have cataracts?

They do not impair vision. However, punctate cataracts may form on the suture lines- this is NOT the same as prominent suture lines. Punctate cataracts on the suture lines are NOT normal, and a dog diagnosed with them should be rechecked for progression. If my dog has cataracts, can they be fixed? Yes, especially if caught early.