Lolarose1994
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During a dental check up, my vet noticed cataracts in my horse's eyes (the stable was dark and the vet was wearing a head torch) two in one eye and one in the other. I was able to look myself and they are super small (like little specks) and I was told at that size they would not be negatively impacting him. The vet believes there is a chance he was born with them and we will check them again in six months to see if they have progressed. Said horse is 12 and passed a five stage vetting 5 years ago (although I imagine they could have easily been missed during the vetting). He is very happy in himself and showing no signs that they are bothering him.
The only experience I have of cataracts are in elderly relatives, and I'm not sure how worried I should be. I would be really interested in any personal experiences as this is all new to me!
The only experience I have of cataracts are in elderly relatives, and I'm not sure how worried I should be. I would be really interested in any personal experiences as this is all new to me!