Vet visit

Well, just got back from the vet - not good news. Looks like I have glaucoma now. I have juvenile cataracts and eyes with cataracts are at higher risk for glaucoma and inflammation. My vet got some high readings in my right eye (average 35) and my left eye was a also a tad high (average 22). Normal is 10 - 20. She is going to call the opthalmology department at the University of WI - Madison for recommendations on a prescription (and to update them, since I'm their patient too) and call Mom back.

Mom was so hoping this wouldn't happen. She is also worried about giving me eye drops - I HATED the Flurbifen. They stung and I'd cry and I ended up urinating on myself once. That was why we elected not to have cataract surgery. Mom is really worried I won't accept these drops either. If I don't accept them the glaucoma can't be treated AND getting all worked up about it could trigger a herpes flair up.

Oh, I also gained some weight - I'm up to 13 pounds

UPDATE: Mom heard back from my vet and she said the University actually didn't seem too concerned about the pressure in my eyes. They recommended re-checking my pressures on Monday and going from there. So... I have another vet appointment on Monday morning.

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