Are Cataracts in Papillons curable or treatable?

Answer 1

Curable, no. Treatable, yes.

It depends on how old your dog is, and whether he/she is fit enough to tolerate a general anaesthetic and surgery. It is possible to surgically remove the cataract- younger dogs may be okay left as is after this, but older dogs often need a special 'replacement lens' put in, as they don't seem to adapt as well as younger dogs to not having a lens. I don't know exactly how good vision is without any lens, but younger dogs seem to adapt and 'learn' to see reasonably well without- just may have reduced close-up vision because they can't focus properly.

This is fairly specialist surgery- you'd need to talk to your local vet about a referral to a veterinary ophthalmologist.

The other thing is, it may not be cataracts. There is a common condition in older dogs called Senile Nuclear Sclerosis- this causes cloudiness of the eyes, but is different from cataracts. Dogs still seem to have reasonable vision with this condition (though may have poor close-up vision and/or poor night vision). Fairly easily differentiated by a vet though.

Answer 2

Are Cataracts Curable

Answer 3

Treatable: - Treatable imply you wish to have support to remedy your concern with the support of alternative character. Curable: - Curable imply you deal with your concern through self and get the victory.

Answer 4

You might find this an interesting read.
http://www.livs.org/LIVSOpthalmologyDepartmentServices.htm#Surgical%20Procedures

I had Cataracts surgery done on both eyes this past summer. It cost $12,000, I sure hope it isn't that expencive for a dog.

Answer 5

Can be. See you vet or get a referral to a Vet Opthomologist. They will need to determine the problem and if it can be treated.

Answer 6

it is possible. Your vet will probably have to refer you to a opthalmologist.