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Discussion on Changes in a blind eye
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roberta
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Posted on Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009 - 7:13 am:
I posted a question about MRI's being a diagnostic tool to confirm seizures. My vet was out yesterday and rechecked my mare's eyes (as well as other things). I have known for a couple of years that she has a loss of vision in her right eye, due to head trauma. He examined both eyes again yesterday, and the right eye has changed. If I understood correctly, it has continued to deteriorate. Is this normal when the damage was due to head trauma? (I hope I am posting in the correct place)
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DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009 - 7:40 am:
Hello Roberta,
What part of the eye does your veterinarian say is continuing to deteriorate and in what way?
DrO
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roberta
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Posted on Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009 - 9:05 am:
I am sorry, I don't know exactly what part. If I understood him correctly, the disk looked "intact", but I believe he used the term "notches" to refer to something he was seeing that wasn't present previously. The only other thing I can tell you is that the last time he looked in her (right)eye, he saw only "black" and visible scarring. Does that help?
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roberta
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Posted on Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009 - 4:33 pm:
Thought I would update you. My vet had a consultation with a local university hospital and it was recommended that she be observed (for her behavioral issues)and that an ophthalmologist examine her right eye to determine the significance of the changes that are occurring. Thank you for your time.
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DrO
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Posted on Thursday, Feb 26, 2009 - 9:22 am:
I believe he is seeing changes in the optic disk on the retinae. The referral sounds like a good plan from a diagnostic stand point but am uncertain what they may be able to do therapeutically...unless they find glaucoma which can cause retinal degeneration.
They should issue you a written report if you will post it for us this may help others with similar problems.
DrO
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roberta
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Posted on Thursday, Feb 26, 2009 - 9:49 am:
I would be happy to post the results. Hopefully, we will be able to get her seen soon.
Thanks.
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