Jack sustained a superficial ulcer to his cornea a number of weeks ago. Although his owner has been so good at applying his medicated drops; and attending all his checkups; it’s failing to heal. Most uncomplicated ulcers heal within five to seven days.
So we performed an ocular surgery which involves debriding away dead tissue; and scarifying the cornea to promote healing. This is successful in most cases; but we are very careful with follow up to make sure that corneal ulcers resolve fully.
Very complicated or non healing ulcers eventually need referral to a specialist. We do our best to keep all cases under our care; in order to keep costs down. Hopefully this painful ulcer will heal up with the extra help from our surgery this week.
