Beamer had his surgery to remove his right eye last week and there were no complications.  The Ophthalmologist’s post-op report confirmed the eye was blind and the cornea was severely scarred.  The retina was detached and the lens was completely resorbed. The doctor said these findings suggest a previous trauma that was never treated.

Beamer’s eye appeared enlarged, indicating that the pressure had increased in the past (it was normal when examined).  Following the removal of his eye, a prosthesis was implanted in the orbit, and his eyelid was stapled shut.

The first week after surgery is a critical time and to minimize the risk of post operative complications Beamer needs to be kept quiet. Due to the nature of the surgery he needs to eat soft food for the first few days.  His incision will need to be kept clean and free of discharge and a warm compress applied twice a day until the swelling subsides.

The doctor prescribed pain medication to keep Beamer comfortable and antibiotics to ward off infection.  His staples are scheduled to be removed in 10 days.  In the meantime, he is getting lots of tender loving care and is very happy.

Here is a brief report from his foster mom:

“Beamer is doing well after his surgery.  He is settling in nicely although we have him on a slightly altered routine until his staples are removed and he is finished with his medications.  He is a very sweet, bright and charming boy!  He loves people and is getting along with his canine foster brother and sister.  He knows some commands and once he is 100% we look forward to working with him to discover what else this bright boy knows!”