Cat Eye Surgery Recovery. The surgery usually takes well under an hour. Enucleation in cats is performed when all other medical options have proven ineffective in order to alleviate pain and give the feline a better quality of life.
The surgery usually takes well under an hour. You can expect mild to moderate pain for one day and limited vision for the first week, during which you’ll be wearing a dressing to protect the eye. Enucleation is a last resort surgery when there is no hope of sparing the eye or for cases where the cat is in chronic pain.
A humorous card that any cat lover recovering from eye surgery is sure to appreciate.
If all goes well, your recovery should be short and simple and you should experience sharper vision with the cataract gone. Most cats recover quickly from a tooth extraction. Your cat will probably be able to go home the same day as the procedure. You can expect mild to moderate pain for one day and limited vision for the first week, during which you’ll be wearing a dressing to protect the eye.