[NAGDU] Iris Cyst

[Lisa Belville]

Tracy,


That was my thought, too.?? I know people with one eye who drive and do 
everything normally sighted people do except be pilots and probably join 
the military.?? I think it has to do with a dog's depth perception being 
so bad.?? They have a wide field of vision with both eyes, so I don't 
know if it's a 50% reduction in their field of vision compounded by poor 
depth perception or what.


I am curious about this in a weird way, not that I'd want my dog to lose 
an eye.?? But, at the same time, it would be kind of ironic, not to 
mention very cool to have a dog with vision loss working safely and 
successfully as a guide dog.?? But that's just my twisted mind at work.?? 
I really don't want to have to find out.


Lisa



Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 10/20/2019 9:14 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU wrote:
> My sister only has one eye, but she can see fine.  I don't understand how
> that works, since I thought stereo vision was important, but it works for
> her.  Though, if it works as well for a guide dog, I imagine it takes a
> while for the brain to make the adjustment, so retirement might still be the
> best option.  But hopefully it won't come to that.
> Good luck.
> Tracy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Iris Cyst
>
> Hy, all.
>
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences regarding cysts and
> other eye issues.?? I got a second opinion and this vet also agrees that
> a vet specializing in canine ophthalmology is needed. Luckily, neither
> vet feels this is an emergency issue, which is a good thing.?? Paige has
> an appointment in late November with the Veterinary Ophthalmology
> department at the University of Illinois' veterinary teaching hospital.
>
>
> I wish I could get in sooner, but apparently animal specialists are as
> booked up as human ones.?? <sigh>
>
>
> I'm going to notify Guide Dogs of America this week just to let them
> know what's going on.?? This might be something hereditary, or it might
> not be.?? Either way, I'll be on their radar.
>
>
> I'm hoping this will amount to a scare, but in the back of my mind, I
> know the worst result will be Paige losing an eye and her working
> career.?? Unless I'm mistaken, a dog missing an eye wouldn't be able to
> guide effectively, though it can still live a normal doggy life.?? If
> this is the case, I can at least be assured that Paige will be happy as
> a pet.?? I already have a home lined up for her if this happens.
>
>
> Thanks again for your thoughts and support.
>
>
> Lisa
>