RE: [PyrNet-L] Glaucoma

["Hadigian, Elizabeth L." <HADIGEL1@central.SSD.JHUAPL.edu>]

Thanks for the information.  It is encouraging to know that your sister's
dog would still run around again after going blind.  I know it is still
early in Mattie's adjustment period and I hope she will play again, but I
have never known a dog that lost all or partial sight suddenly so I didn't
know what to expect.  I know that she is very lucky that she still has
'light and shadows' in the bad eye and still has a good eye (we are
fortunate to have an excellent vet and opthamologist).    It's just been
really hard for me to watch her stumble and fall while she adjusts and
wonder if there's anything I can do to help her.  Thanks for the
encouragement

Betsy and Mattie

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> From: 	kemske@wi.mit.edu[SMTP:kemske@wi.mit.edu]
> Reply To: 	pyrnet-l@gamerz.net
> Sent: 	Thursday, May 14, 1998 10:41 AM
> To: 	pyrnet-l@gamerz.net
> Subject: 	[PyrNet-L] Glaucoma
> 
> Betsy and Mattie - my sister's Tibetan Terrier developed glaucoma about
> ten
> years ago and was ultimately treated by veterinarian Alan Bachrach in
> Lincoln, Mass, who is an "Animal Eye" specialist. His phone number is
> 781-259-0080.  He did a great job and was able to relieve all the pain,
> although "Rootie" had already lost the sight in both eyes by the time he
> went to Alan.  However, you would scarcely know Rootie was blind!  He
> scampered around the park much like usual and enjoyed life to the fullest.
> 
> The only difference we noted was that he would tend to nip more if he
> sensed anyone's hand/foot getting anywhere near his head.  But truthfully,
> once the initial pain of the disease was taken care of, he went on to lead
> a perfectly happy life.
> 
> Good luck to you,
> Gerry and Travis
> 
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