Pre-anesthetic assessment
Intake exam and review of any ophthalmology consult notes or imaging shared by your family veterinarian.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Eye surgeries,
reviewed in conversation first.
A defined menu of eyelid and eye surgeries for dogs and cats — eyelid mass resection, entropion correction, cherry eye repair, and enucleation. Each case is reviewed individually to confirm the right approach.
The Procedures
Eyelid mass resection, entropion, cherry eye, enucleation.
A short, focused menu of outpatient eye surgeries for dogs and cats. Each is performed with the same anesthesia and monitoring standard as every Simply Spayed procedure.
Eyelid Mass Resection
A small lump on the eyelid, removed with appropriate margins and sent to a lab for histopathology when desired. Common in older dogs, occasionally cats.
Entropion Correction
An eyelid that rolls inward and causes the hair to scratch the cornea. Correction restores normal lid position, often via a modified Hotz-Celsus technique.
Cherry Eye Repair
A prolapsed third-eyelid gland most often seen in younger dogs. Repair repositions the gland using a pocket technique, preserving tear production.
Enucleation
Removal of an eye, performed for end-stage disease, untreatable pain, or severe trauma when the eye cannot be saved. Performed with careful closure and comfort in mind.
What’s Included
Included with every eye surgery.
Eye surgery has its own considerations, but the foundation of care is the same as every Simply Spayed procedure.
Individualized anesthesia
Protocol scaled to procedure length and patient profile, with eye-specific considerations.
IV catheter & fluids
IV access for circulation support and emergency preparedness throughout anesthesia.
Continuous monitoring
Standard anesthetic monitoring end-to-end with a dedicated technician at the table.
Pain management
Pre-medication, intra-operative analgesia, and take-home pain medication for a calm first night.
Discharge kit & 48-hour line
E-collar (essential for eye surgery), written discharge instructions, and a direct line to our team.
Pricing
Eye surgery pricing,
reviewed at consult.
Starting figures reflect typical outpatient cases. Final pricing is confirmed before scheduling because procedure length, complexity, and concurrent findings affect the figure.
- Pre-anesthetic assessment
- IV catheter, fluids, advanced monitoring
- Anesthesia protocol for ophthalmic surgery
- The procedure itself
- Multimodal pain management
- Discharge kit, written summary
- 48-hour direct line to our team post-op
At Home
Recovery, with the e-collar on
and the eye protected.
An e-collar is essential after any eye surgery. Scratching or rubbing the surgical site is the most common cause of post-operative complications. Watch for any unusual discharge, swelling, or signs of discomfort beyond what you would expect.
- Quiet indoor rest for 10–14 days
- E-collar on at all times
- Topical medications as directed
- Watch the surgical site twice daily
- Oral pain medication as directed
- Call us for any concerns in the first 48 hours
Questions
Common questions about eye surgery.
Is enucleation ever the right answer?
Yes, when the eye cannot be saved and is causing lasting pain or untreatable disease. We talk openly with you about the decision. Most pets adjust remarkably well and live a full quality of life with one eye.
Can cherry eye come back after repair?
Recurrence is uncommon with the pocket technique, but it can happen. Repeated prolapse can be addressed with a revision procedure. Your family veterinarian monitors for any signs on follow-up.
Will my dog or cat need ongoing eye medication?
Depends on the procedure. Enucleation patients generally do not require long-term eye medication. Lid and cherry eye repairs sometimes need short-term topical support during healing. Your family veterinarian manages ongoing prescription care.
Will the surgery leave a visible scar?
Eyelid procedures generally heal to a faint, well-concealed line. Enucleation results in a smooth, closed orbit that’s not usually a cosmetic concern — most pets look like themselves after a few weeks of healing.
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Open a conversation about
your pet’s eyes.
Reach out with a brief description and we’ll help you think it through. We respond personally, usually within one business day.
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