6701 Johnston St
Lafayette, LA 70503
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Surgical removal of a painful or irreparably damaged eye, providing lasting comfort and helping pets in Lafayette return to an active, happy life.
Welcome to Carson Animal Hospital, your trusted partner for advanced surgical care. Our experienced veterinary team offers enucleation surgery for pets in Lafayette with painful or irreparably damaged eyes.
Enucleation is the surgical removal of an eye. It is recommended when an eye is causing ongoing pain or can no longer be saved, such as with glaucoma that does not respond to medication, severe trauma, deep corneal ulcers or perforation, severe infection, or tumors inside the eye. Removing the source of pain often helps pets feel noticeably more comfortable and return to their normal routines.
Our veterinarians perform a thorough eye examination and discuss all available treatment options before recommending surgery, so you can make an informed decision about your pet's care.
At Carson Animal Hospital, our surgical team carefully removes the affected eye and closes the eyelids, leaving a smooth, healed area. Most pets adapt remarkably well to life with one eye.
Here's what you can expect if your pet has an enucleation at Carson Animal Hospital.
Our veterinary team examines the eye and your pet's overall health, and may recommend bloodwork or other diagnostics to make sure your pet is ready for anesthesia and surgery.
During surgery, our veterinarians remove the affected eye and surrounding tissues, then permanently close the eyelids with sutures so the area can heal cleanly.
Your pet is closely monitored throughout the procedure using advanced anesthesia protocols and continuous vital-sign tracking.
After surgery, we provide pain management and clear at-home care instructions, including use of a protective cone while the incision heals. We schedule a follow-up visit to check healing and remove sutures when needed.
A painful or non-functional eye can affect your pet's comfort, mood, and quality of life. When an eye cannot be saved, enucleation offers lasting relief and helps your pet get back to enjoying daily life.
Removing a painful eye eliminates the source of ongoing discomfort, which many pets show through squinting, rubbing, or reduced activity.
When an eye is affected by severe injury, infection, or a tumor, removing it addresses the problem directly and helps protect your pet's overall health.
Most pets adjust quickly after surgery. Once healed, they typically return to playing, exploring, and enjoying time with their families.
Contact Carson Animal Hospital if you notice any of the following in one of your pet's eyes:
A sudden eye injury or an eye that has come out of its socket needs prompt veterinary attention — contact us right away if this happens.
Carson Animal Hospital provides skilled, compassionate surgical care for pets with eye conditions:
Enucleation is the surgical removal of an eye. It is recommended when an eye is painful or cannot be saved due to glaucoma, severe injury, infection, or a tumor, and it provides lasting relief from discomfort.
Watch for ongoing squinting or rubbing at the eye, cloudiness or redness, an enlarged or bulging eye, persistent discharge, or a painful eye that no longer sees. For a sudden eye injury, call (337) 981-7998 right away.
Costs depend on the diagnostics and surgery required, along with any medications. Most pets heal within about two weeks, wearing a protective cone until the incision is healed. Contact us for a personalized estimate.
Most pets adapt very well. Many are more comfortable after surgery than before, and they quickly learn to navigate their surroundings. Our team can share simple tips to help your pet adjust at home.
Call Carson Animal Hospital at (337) 981-7998 or visit us at 6701 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503. We are open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-5 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM-Noon.
If your pet has a painful or damaged eye, call Carson Animal Hospital at (337) 981-7998 or visit us at 6701 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12 Noon.
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