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Ok, when we got "Munchkin" her eyes were totally infected, one was extremely swollen, after a visit to the vet they said that the other eye had ruptured. So we gave her medicine and ointment, the infection went away but the eye never fully healed. I guess that she can see some shadows and what not here and there, maybe 5% vision in that one eye.

It looked like it was getting infected again so back to the vet we go. Now they want to remove the eye and sew both eyes shut! Has anyone been in this situation before? I would hate to remove the eye and leave her totally blind!

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spisi said:
 
Ok, when we got "Munchkin" her eyes were totally infected, one was extremely swollen, after a visit to the vet they said that the other eye had ruptured. So we gave her medicine and ointment, the infection went away but the eye never fully healed. I guess that she can see some shadows and what not here and there, maybe 5% vision in that one eye.

It looked like it was getting infected again so back to the vet we go. Now they want to remove the eye and sew both eyes shut! Has anyone been in this situation before? I would hate to remove the eye and leave her totally blind!

Thanks.
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I have a totally blind from birth cat, and even though she was never sighted, cats who become blind generally do very well.  My girl is super happy, gets around perfectly and runs the house.  You can see her public facebook account even if you don't have facebook at www.facebook.com/jennytheblindcat
 
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Munchkin has some vision, not much, I would hate to take it away.
 
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Munchkin has some vision, not much, I would hate to take it away.
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Well if the eye is so badly infected that the vet wants to remove it, then it may be medically necessary.  Discuss with your vet, but note that once the eye ie removed, he will heal quickly.
 
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There's a book I particularly like - a memoir about a cat - called "Homer's Odyssey". He had to have both eyes removed at a young age to save his life. He lived 16 years, and in that time would catch flies mid-air, chased an attacker out of his home, and enjoyed his life. Cats really tend to adapt pretty well to things like that - in fact, most non-human animals are. 

I agree, if the vet is suggesting his eyes be removed, then it's definitely being said in the best interest of your pet.
 
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Well, luckily for Munchkin I didn't listen to you people!  We took her to a specialist who was able to recover about 40% more vision by cutting away some scar tissue that was covering the eyeball. I knew that there had to be an alternative!!!
 
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