A cataract is defined as any opacity or cloudiness within the lens of the eye. The lens of the eye functions much like the lens of a camera, helping to focus images on the retina so that they may be seen clearly. Cataracts interfere with light reaching the retina, resulting in blurred vision. If severe enough, cataracts can result in total blindness. In dogs, cataracts are often inherited with the cataract genetically. Other common causes of cataracts in dogs include diabetes, ocular trauma, and ocular inflammation. Once cataracts develop in a dog’s eyes, there are no medical treatments that can reverse the cataract. In order to restore vision, cataracts must be removed surgically under general anesthesia. During surgery, the cloudy cataractous lens is removed by a process called phacoemulsification. With this procedure, the cataract is fragmented and aspirated from the eye through a small incision. An artificial lens implant (intraocular lens, or IOL) is then placed inside the eye to allow images to be focused on the retina and the animal to see clearly. In addition to restoring vision to dogs who are blinded by cataracts, cataract surgery also helps to keep your dog’s eyes healthy and pain-free. Chronic cataracts cause inflammation inside the eyes, which can lead to secondary problems such as retinal detachment and glaucoma. By removing this source of inflammation from inside the eye, cataract surgery reduces the risk for these secondary complications. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PLEASE CONTACT MYRA PET CLINIC & SURGERY CENTRE 9826742678 VETERINARY SURGEON | VETERINARY DOCTOR | VETERINARY DOCTOR IN INDORE | VETERINARY SURGEON IN INDORE | PET CLINIC IN INDORE | PET DOCTOR IN INDORE