Finding a Glaucoma Surgeon for a Shiba Inu
(AZ)
Reader Question
My Shiba Inu has had Glaucoma managed by meds for over 2.5 years. The meds are no longer effective and it is time for surgery. I want to find a vet with the most experience performing the surgery to save his vision. Looking in the southwest. Willing to drive so anyone in southern Cali, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Answer from Our Team
The best place to start is the "Find a veterinary ophthalmologist" search on the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists' website (acvo.org), which lists board-certified ophthalmologists by location. University veterinary hospitals in your region also have ophthalmology services.
When you call, ask how often they perform laser or drainage-implant surgery for glaucoma and what results they see in Shibas. Vision-saving surgery works best before the optic nerve is badly damaged, so move quickly.
See glaucoma in dogs for surgery options.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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