Lexxi was diagnosed with a rather serious right eye ulcer at Dr. James Tan Veterinary Centre. Eye ulcer is resulted from the dryness and inflammation of the eyes, or from some other irritation or trauma, medication is again tried initially. Especially if the ulcer is a superficial one, antibiotics usually heal it.
If the ulcer is a deep one or has punctured through the cornea into the eye itself, another innovative type of surgery is performed. The ulcer is covered with a truly organic “bandage” - the dog’s own third eyelid, or a flap from the white
part of his eye. The bandage is left on for
If the ulcer is a deep one or has punctured through the cornea into the eye itself, another innovative type of surgery is performed. The ulcer is covered with a truly organic “bandage” - the dog’s own third eyelid, or a flap from the white
part of his eye. The bandage is left on for several weeks while antibiotics are used to heal the ulcer. It can then be removed with a snip or two of the stitches holding the bandage in place.
We will go back in a month's time to remove the stitch. In the meantime, Lexxi will have to wear his e-collar.
We will go back in a month's time to remove the stitch. In the meantime, Lexxi will have to wear his e-collar.
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