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Veterinarians in Franklin | Little House Animal Hospital
1109 Battlewood Street Franklin, TN 37069 Phone: 615-791-9148
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Cataract
Cataracts are opacities within the lens of the eye that cause vision impairment and may lead to blindness. To an untrained eye, normal aging changes in the lens of the eye may appear as cataracts. Your veterinarian has special equipment to distinguish cataracts from aging changes. Cataracts develop more commonly in some breeds of dogs (e.g.: Boston Terrier, Cocker Spaniel) and in dogs with diabetes mellitus. Other causes of cataracts include ocular trauma, congenital (born with the condition), and inflammation within the eye (uveitis, glaucoma, drug reaction, radiation therapy). The ideal therapy for mature cataracts is surgical removal by a veterinary ophthalmologist. Removal of the cataract filled lens restores eyesight and minimizes complications associated with the cataract, such as glaucoma and uveitis. Successful outcomes require treatment and control of any underlying conditions (e.g.: controlling blood sugar levels in a diabetic patient).
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If you are to the south of Old Hickory Boulevard, go to: Blue Pearl Emergency 3020 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 (615) 333-1212 Ext. 1 Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) * best choice for exotic pets* 2035 Mallory Ln, Franklin, TN 37067 629-235-4420 If you are to the north of Old Hickory Boulevard, go to: Nashville Veterinary Services Emergency 2971 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 386-0107
Location Hours Monday 7:00am – 5:30pm Tuesday 7:00am – 5:30pm Wednesday 7:00am – 5:30pm Thursday 7:00am – 5:30pm Friday 7:00am – 5:30pm Saturday 7:00am – 12:00pm Sunday ClosedSite Footer: Skip to top of page
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