Feeling anxious while waiting for the vet

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As title really. Am waiting for the vet to arrive as have noticed my horses eye is starting to have the appearence of a cataract. It seems to going white starting from the corner. I am really worried it is the start of a cataract, as from what I have heard if they develop them later in life there is a risk that it can spread to both eyes. Need really to wait for the vets diagnosis, but obviously am starting to think of worst case scenarios.

My previous horse had one, but he was born with it so never had to adjust to be partially blind as it was the norm for him. I think it is harder if it suddenly happens for a horse.

So.... just sitting here stressing out. Any words of encouragement please??
 
The vet has been, she has a nasty eye infection caused by flies. 4 x a a day eye drops and also anti inflammatory medicine to be taken orally.

She was not keen on the vet at all and had to be tranquillised for him to examine her eye, or go anywhere near her infact. She was still very agitated after a full dose of tranquiliser!! However, we got there in the end and it shoudl start to clear up in a few days, fingers crossed.

I also took the opportunity to get everything checked on her including her teeth. So she had a real MOT today and is feeling quite fed up.

Thanks for anyone who kept their fingers crossed.
 
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