CATARACT PATIENT STORIES

Celeste Linaker:

Celeste who is now 12½ years old and has the best nature is a Jack Russell/Australian Terrier X. She was our son's 17 birthday present however when he moved out of home Celeste had to stay with Grandma and Grandpa as she was and still is 'boss' of the house.

When Celeste was about 10 years old we noticed that a film was starting to form on her right eye. Our local vet referred us to Dr Robin who confirmed that this was a cataract and that one also was also starting to form on the left eye.

Following some delay for recovery to injuries such as a lacerated leg from jumping through the window to get the daily paper and then a hamstring injury Celeste was reassessed as still being a good candidate for cataract surgery and lens implants to both eyes.

Celeste had her surgery in April 2007.

It was difficult to keep Celeste quiet for 10 days after the surgery as she brings in the paper every day and lets everyone know this is her house.

Before the surgery she would have difficulty locating the paper however she can now pick it up 'on the run'. With her sight fully restored she now has a good quality of life and accesses the steps to all levels of our backyard without any problems.

We are so pleased with the success of the surgery and appreciate the excellent care provided to Celeste by all of the doctors and staff at Animal Eye Care since our initial visit.

The Linaker family.