Dog Undergoes Cataract Eye Surgery In Boston - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Family Ties Forever! · 01-21-2010, 02:45 AM

That's great that the surgery worked.

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Dog To See Owner For First Time In Years
Animal Undergoes Cataract Surgery In Boston

Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2010
Updated: 2:11 pm CST January 28, 2010

Boston -- A 12-year-old dog will see its owner for the first time in two years after its vision was restored at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, TV station WCVB reported.

Bobo, who lost his vision to cataracts, underwent surgery on Tuesday.

"Bobo has had a host of medical issues over the past several years, including diabetes, that postponed his cataract surgery," Dr. Martin Coster said. "Cataracts are quite common in older canines and there is a high success rate for sight recovery in certain candidates."

The dog was scheduled to go home Wednesday, and Coster said, "Bobo should now be able to enjoy the sights as he goes for his walks and see the people that have been around him for the past few years.”

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Janice · 01-28-2010, 11:59 PM

That's a heartwarming story. I wish they did it when the dog was younger, but better late than never.

catlover79 · 01-29-2010, 01:15 AM

Wow!!

Marvo301 · 02-01-2010, 12:45 AM

That gives a whole new meaning to the term "seeing eye dog"! It's great they were able to restore sight to this dog.

01-29-2010, 01:15 AM	#3
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That's a heartwarming story. I wish they did it when the dog was younger, but better late than never.