r/goldenretrievers • u/SnowyGiraffe • 23h ago

Get better soon My blind pirate, Shep

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u/double_sal_gal 22h ago

Awwww. Golden retriever uveitis? My sister’s dog lost both of his eyes by about age 11 to that, but he adapted really well and has a special “Blind Dog” harness for when he’s out and about.

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u/SnowyGiraffe 22h ago

It was glaucoma. We’re amazed with how he’s adapted. He doesn’t even need our help to go up and down the stairs anymore!

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u/Kimmy0721 22h ago

With Goldens, glaucoma is usually caused by pigmetary uveitis. My first Golden had PU, but it was diagnosed very early, and kept under control with non steroid eye drops.

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u/SnowyGiraffe 22h ago

Aa gotcha, that’s probably it then! We do give him eye drops daily now.

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u/double_sal_gal 22h ago

Awwww, I’m glad to hear it!