08/23/2026
This , join us in highlighting Bruce! ♥️🐾
After a prolonged battle against cataracts, vision loss, corneal infections, and a sudden severe eye rupture, Bruce underwent a double enucleation. CUVS' very own Board-Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Rachel Wynne, MS, DVM, DACVO, surgically removed both of Bruce's eyes to alleviate his eye pain once and for all.
"The morning that his one sighted eye ruptured, he was in terrible pain. There was no question we were taking out both eyes to relieve him of his ongoing struggles. I mourned the loss for him, but he didn’t seem phased at all. In fact, he was relieved," shared Bruce's mom.
Since his eye removal, Bruce has loved all the same things, whether that be "chasing balls, running on the beach, eating snow, roaming gardens, tug-of-war with dogs, scratching his belly and back on grass, [or] sleep snuggling. He still never backs down from a challenge. He has shared his home with 4 new dog siblings, foster puppies, and 5 dog cousins that visit on holidays. They all adjust within hours to his blindness either by running a little more slowly or, in the case of his sister, holding the toy just out of his reach."
The Cornell University Veterinary Specialists Ophthalmology Service loves receiving photo and video updates of Bruce - living life to its fullest with those who love him most and behaving as his usual playful self.
Cornell University Veterinary Specialists' Ophthalmology Service is equipped with the resources, knowledge, and veterinary expertise to treat dogs that may be struggling with their eyesight. While we always hope to preserve or restore vision, patients who have lost their sight may benefit most from surgical eye removal for pain alleviation. Fortunately, most dogs can live long, full lives without their vision.
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