Sudden Blindness after surgery

mbrouder · 08-02-2005, 06:41 PM

Buddy was a happy go lucky 3 year old domestic long hair. He recently had a problem passing a fur ball. He was vomiting and lost appetite for around 3 days. The decision was made to open him up to see what the problem was. It turned out to be a fur ball that could not get passed his stomach. He made it out of surgery fine and was okay for about 3 or 4 days. Then he suddenly went blind. Has anyone heard of this? What are the odds he'll see again. He's not adjusting to blindness very well. His pal Mrs. Bigglesworth is also very upset.

coaster · 08-02-2005, 07:59 PM

I'm sorry to hear that. This isn't good.

I haven't ever heard of it. What does the vet have to say?

Padunk · 08-02-2005, 10:02 PM

What did they use to sedate the cat? I've read that a side effect of Ketamine is 'blurred vision or blindness'.

emma_pen · 08-03-2005, 02:19 AM

I have experienced this once whilst I've been nursing. The cat did regain full sight with time. I hope your vet is supporting you as although this was probably inevitable, it was still their responsibility.

Silverbelle · 08-05-2005, 12:00 AM

Was or is your cat now on antibiotics? I have heard that Baytril (antibiotic) manufactured by Bayer is known to cause blindness in cats by causing detached retinas. I am not saying this is what is happening with your cat just the first thought that came to mind.

katgrl82 · 08-05-2005, 05:02 PM

I know that one common cause of blindness in cats is high blood pressure. I don't know if this could somehow be related to surgery or not. What does your vet say?

mbrouder · 08-09-2005, 11:35 PM

Buddy is getting better, his sight is back but not 100%. He seems to be improving every day. I appreciate everyones comments.

Superkitties · 08-14-2005, 08:40 PM

Whew, oh, that is great to read. Thanks for updating us!

08-02-2005, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
mbrouder Kitten Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2	Sudden Blindness after surgery Buddy was a happy go lucky 3 year old domestic long hair. He recently had a problem passing a fur ball. He was vomiting and lost appetite for around 3 days. The decision was made to open him up to see what the problem was. It turned out to be a fur ball that could not get passed his stomach. He made it out of surgery fine and was okay for about 3 or 4 days. Then he suddenly went blind. Has anyone heard of this? What are the odds he'll see again. He's not adjusting to blindness very well. His pal Mrs. Bigglesworth is also very upset.

08-05-2005, 12:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Silverbelle Jr. Cat Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 45	Was or is your cat now on antibiotics? I have heard that Baytril (antibiotic) manufactured by Bayer is known to cause blindness in cats by causing detached retinas. I am not saying this is what is happening with your cat just the first thought that came to mind. __________________ Susi Owned by Silverbelle & Cami

08-14-2005, 08:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Superkitties Cat Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,464	Whew, oh, that is great to read. Thanks for updating us! __________________

08-02-2005, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
coaster Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 17,798	I'm sorry to hear that. This isn't good. I haven't ever heard of it. What does the vet have to say?

08-02-2005, 10:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Padunk Premier Cat Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,242	What did they use to sedate the cat? I've read that a side effect of Ketamine is 'blurred vision or blindness'.

08-03-2005, 02:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
emma_pen Cat Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,655	I have experienced this once whilst I've been nursing. The cat did regain full sight with time. I hope your vet is supporting you as although this was probably inevitable, it was still their responsibility.

08-05-2005, 05:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
katgrl82 Jr. Cat Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 86	I know that one common cause of blindness in cats is high blood pressure. I don't know if this could somehow be related to surgery or not. What does your vet say?

08-09-2005, 11:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
mbrouder Kitten Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2	Buddy is getting better, his sight is back but not 100%. He seems to be improving every day. I appreciate everyones comments.

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