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Petite · 01-11-2020, 06:30 AM

Thanks for your reply, souffle. Yes, they gave her what I assume were steroid drops for the possible glaucoma (Timolol), although it was often the case that we couldn't get them into her eye! We managed to get her in to see the out of hours vet last night, who confirmed that the lens had prolapsed and the eye had ruptured. She had an anti-inflammatory / pain-killing injection (Metacam) which should have seen her through the night and made her much more comfortable. The injection only lasts for up to 24 hours, and if there is any problem over the weekend or early next week they want me to take her in again.

I haven't seen her yet this morning, but that isn't unusual. For now I am just very relieved and hoping that things settle down.

01-11-2020, 06:30 AM
Petite Senior Hamster Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Scotland Posts: 501	Re: Possible ruptured eye Thanks for your reply, souffle. Yes, they gave her what I assume were steroid drops for the possible glaucoma (Timolol), although it was often the case that we couldn't get them into her eye! We managed to get her in to see the out of hours vet last night, who confirmed that the lens had prolapsed and the eye had ruptured. She had an anti-inflammatory / pain-killing injection (Metacam) which should have seen her through the night and made her much more comfortable. The injection only lasts for up to 24 hours, and if there is any problem over the weekend or early next week they want me to take her in again. I haven't seen her yet this morning, but that isn't unusual. For now I am just very relieved and hoping that things settle down.