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3/22/2026 8:04:23 PM EDT
One of my cats has evidently ruptured his cornea. I really can't afford to have the eye removed. It's about $4k. I keeping it clean, using a boric acid wash (mild) to try and keep infection away. He seems to be handling it well. Doesn't seem to be in pain, very active and eats well. He's sleeping on my lap right now. Anyone have to deal with this?

I put this over in GD also.
3/23/2026 12:48:17 AM EDT
[#1]
You owe it to him to so something.   "He doesn't seem to be in pain " and "ruptured cornea" are two terms that have no correlation.   If you havent at least taken him for a preliminary vet visit, start there. Eye injuries are extremely painful in general.
"she's not going to think that you've embarked on a secret life of crime... sketchy underworld figures, like gang members, cartel members, INTERPOL fugitives, and the lizard people.
And it's that last part as to why we need a vet. "L_JE"
3/23/2026 11:19:08 AM EDT
[#2]
I've taken him to the vet, eye removal is beyond my means. I'm looking at other options that don't include killing him. He's a year old, and death is the last option.
5/6/2026 12:00:25 AM EDT
[#3]
$4K seems very high for this. Suggest you shop around for a second or third opinion and also ask if other treatment might be possible. Contact the local Humane Society or  local county animal care center. They might have low cost surgery services.

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