[NAGDU] Iris Cyst

[Jenine Stanley]

Hi Lisa, 

Wishing the best for both of you with this. Swap was able to work another 2.5 years after the diagnosis of his first cyst. We monitored him every 6 months with the veterinary ophthalmologist. Even after he retired, though he did develop glaucoma about a year into his retirement, it was easily controlled with drops and his eyes were fairly stable, though lighting changes bothered him a lot. 

I had to end his guiding career when I noticed signs of him not seeing as well as he had in the past, missing doorways, having difficulty with lighting changes, etc. It’s a heartbreaker but at least with Uveitis, it’s not always horrific. 


> On Oct 20, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Lisa Belville via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hy, all.
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> 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.
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> I wish I could get in sooner, but apparently animal specialists are as booked up as human ones.?? <sigh>
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Thanks again for your thoughts and support.
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> Lisa
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> Lisa Belville
> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
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