Why do vets put eye lubricant on my dog's eyes during surgery?

You can use artificial tears in her eye three times a day to keep the eye lubricated. This is made to help with dry eyes. It's a sterile ointment that you can get at a human pharmacy. They may think she has an infection that is contributing to her problem so it may improve with the antibiotic injection. If it continues there is a prescription eye medication specifically for dry eyes. Please have them check the eye again in two weeks. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Lilly.

Most all over the counter ocular lubricants are safe for dogs. I would not recommend using anything that is supposed to reduce redness because this could mask an underlying problem. If your dog seems irritated by the drops, he may be sensitive to one of the ingredients in the drops, and I would not continue use. If your dog has been diagnosed with an eye problem (dry eye, corneal ulcer), always check with your veterinarian regarding any additional ocular lubricants that you may be giving. There may be a better alternative that your vet can provide!

You can use it in a pinch but I would not use it long term as it contains Vitamin A. Vitamin A is fat soluble vitamin and can stay in the body a long time as it's stored in fat. I don't know if it would cause an overdose of Vitamin A long term but I would not risk it. So, yes, use it for now, but as soon as the vet gets stock you should go back to using the Lacri-Lube. You could also use this: ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xailin-Night-Lubricating-Eye-Ointment/dp/B01CAQ3UPI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=EX1H9OBLBXQ&keywords=xailin+night+eye+ointment&qid=1563278368&s=gateway&sprefix=xailin+night%2Caps%2C282&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A8FWVXVAMXNC9 )

It is possible that Poppet's eye issue could be related to dry eyes while under anesthesia, or she may have developed a corneal ulcer/abrasion incidentally. Since eyes are such delicate structures, I would recommend taking Poppet back to her vet for evaluation sooner rather than later. Be sure that she is wearing an e-collar (cone) until you can take her to the vet to prevent Poppet from scratching or rubbing her eye, as this could worsen any existing issue. I hope that she feels better soon!

Watch for any squinting of the eye. Could be a side effect of anesthesia. Their eyes have ointment put into them for anesthesia because they do not close their eyes when sedated and they can dry out. They could have gotten dry. If you have any saline eye drops or artificial tears you could try that today and then call your vet when they are open again

Some discharge is going to be normal because the surgery is associated with alot of swelling of the eyelids, and swelling can cause the eyes to produce more tears. Tears mixed with the ointment is going to look a little mucous-like. If the other dog is not going to lick her eyes or try to get her to play wildly, then yes it can be around her. If she is really squinting badly tomorrow, or if you see the corneas starting to look blue or cloudy, you need to take her in for a recheck right away. If sh'es eating fine, don't worry about the water--she will drink when she's thirsty.

You can safely use OTC tear gel lubricant for keeping the cornea moist, but it won't cure uveitis or an ulcer or any kind of inflammatory process going on. Sometimes a warm water compress with a clean washcloth is helpful when the eye is painful as well. Angel may have a very painful process like glaucoma going on, so if she continues to be squinty you really need a diagnosis by a vet. Any pharamacist can help you find a gel lubricant for eyes that is sold over-the-counter.