Always refer these stages to an ophthalmologist, but here's what to do in the meantime... First. Images from: Clinicians Brief, Animal Eye Clinic, and Science Direct. Vision loss or long term phacolytic uveitis are reasons to consider surgical removal. Remember, incipient, early/immature or unilateral with vision retained are reasons to delay surgery. Corneal disease, retinal detachment/ degeneration, uveitis. Systemic dz may disqualify your patient for surgery. I've created a…