New medication for cloudy lens
PRN Press Release wrote:
PRN® Pharmacal Introduces PetVisionPro® Enhances Eye Health and Improves Lens Clarity without Surgery
Pensacola, FL (November 6, 2014) - PRN® Pharmacal has introduced PetVisionPro,® for dogs, a patented eye drop formulation that helps dogs with poor vision see their world clearly again by reducing lens opacity. PetVisionPro is now exclusively distributed in the United States by PRN Pharmacal and available only through licensed veterinarians.
PetVisionPro is an economical, easy to administer, and cost-effective alternative to surgery. The formulation is comprised of amino acids and antioxidants in a preserved, sterile solution and works to dissolve glycated proteins. The easy-to-use applicator improves compliance by making it simple to administer 1-2 drops 2-3 times daily.
Not only does PetVisionPro reduce eye lens opacity, it also enhances eye lubrication and helps maintain eye health for up to six months. In fact, an in vivo study of 76 canine eyes shows that PetVisionPro is demonstrated to reduce lens opacity by as much as 95 percent.1
"The convenient and cost-effective solution of PetVisionPro makes it a natural choice for pet owners dealing not only with aging pets but also those that have difficulty seeing due to many genetic factors. In a little over a month, it can improve the dog's quality of life," said Patrick Powell, Director of Marketing and Sales, PRN Pharmacal.
Following only 36 days of treatment, results can last for up to 6 months. Reuse is based on the veterinarian's assessment of treatment.
We get questions pretty regularly about treatment for the aging changes found in the eyes of dogs and cats (lenticular sclerosis or nuclear sclerosis). There has never been anything effective other than surgical removal.
I've never used this, and am generally pretty conservative and don't like to be the first to use new medications, but this comes from a well known company (makers of Proin - for urinary incontinence).
This isn't a recommendation, just a notice about something new. Before using, I think I'd question an ophthalmologist about their experiences.
Doug, DVM
