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FlVEbyFiVE - 10 Oct 2003 21:03 GMT

The vet found an ulcer on my cat's left eye. He gave me 3 ointments for it
(atropine,trifluridine, and triple antibiotic). Since I started applying the
meds, the eye's pupil has been dilated all day. Is this normal, or should I
take the cat back to the vet?

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zuzu22@webtv.net - 10 Oct 2003 21:06 GMT

>Since I started applying the meds, the
>eye's pupil has been dilated all day. Is this
>normal, or should I take the cat back to
>the vet?

Give your vet a call right now and see what they recommend. Better to be
safe than sorry.

Megan

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Mary Ann - 11 Oct 2003 02:04 GMT

We have a cat that gets Uveitis quite a bit and we use Atropine drops.
Atropine dilates the eye. The dilation might not wear off for a couple of
days after use. I hope your cat's eye improves.

> The vet found an ulcer on my cat's left eye. He gave me 3 ointments for it
> (atropine,trifluridine, and triple antibiotic). Since I started applying the
> meds, the eye's pupil has been dilated all day. Is this normal, or should I
> take the cat back to the vet?

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William Hamblen - 11 Oct 2003 07:25 GMT

>The vet found an ulcer on my cat's left eye. He gave me 3 ointments for it
>(atropine,trifluridine, and triple antibiotic). Since I started applying the
>meds, the eye's pupil has been dilated all day. Is this normal, or should I
>take the cat back to the vet?

The atropine dilates the pupil. The vet should have explained that
part. The pupil will be dilated as long as the cat gets the atropine
drops and for a day or two following. Dilating the pupil frequently
is done as part of the treatment of eye disorders.

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Fat Freddy - 11 Oct 2003 16:42 GMT

> Dilating the pupil frequently
> is done as part of the treatment of eye disorders.

My cat recently had a foxtail stuck under his eyelid. After it was
removed, I had to administer anti-biotic, and Atropine eye ointments
for a week or so.

He's fine now and his eye is back to normal, but I was wondering what
part does the dialation of the pupil plays in the healing process?

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Mary Ann - 11 Oct 2003 18:45 GMT

Our eye vet told us the atropine (dilation) helps to ease the pain of the
eye condition.

> > Dilating the pupil frequently
> > is done as part of the treatment of eye disorders.
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> He's fine now and his eye is back to normal, but I was wondering what
> part does the dialation of the pupil plays in the healing process?

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William Hamblen - 11 Oct 2003 19:33 GMT

> My cat recently had a foxtail stuck under his eyelid. After it was
> removed, I had to administer anti-biotic, and Atropine eye ointments
> for a week or so.
>
> He's fine now and his eye is back to normal, but I was wondering what
> part does the dialation of the pupil plays in the healing process?

It's supposed to help relieve pain and to help prevent damage to the
inside of the eye.

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Marek Williams - 11 Oct 2003 22:18 GMT

>The vet found an ulcer on my cat's left eye. He gave me 3 ointments for it
>(atropine,trifluridine, and triple antibiotic). Since I started applying the
>meds, the eye's pupil has been dilated all day. Is this normal, or should I
>take the cat back to the vet?

I've had atropine used on my eyes. The ophthalmologist uses it to
dilate the pupils so he can see inside to check things. My eyes
remained dilated for four or five hours, as I recall. The doc told me
not to drive with the eyes dilated, but I did anyway. Things were
really bright outside, but nothing that a pair of dark glasses
couldn't handle. Of course, a cat's eyes are probably more sensitive
to light, so it would be a good idea to make some dark places
available for your cat.

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