VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachinger, DACVECC
Postoperative complications from phacoemulsification | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
6 minutes Posted Jun 30, 2014 at 9:00 am.
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Phacoemulsification, or small incision cataract surgery, is the preferred technique for removal of cataracts in dogs. Previous studies evaluating visual outcomes following phacoemulsification in dogs report success rates varying from 71.4 -; 95.3%. However, there are some potential complications of phacoemulsification, including post-operative ocular hypertension (POH), uveitis, retinal detachment, and secondary glaucoma. In this VetGirl podcast, we discuss the success rate for restoring vision after cataract surgery with foldable intraocular lens implantation…and what you need to know about when it comes to the Boston terrier breed!