N-acetylcarnosine Cataract Treatment?

Question

Hi,

My girlfriend's dog has developed cataracts. Because of her advanced stage, the vet recommended against surgery.

After looking online, she found some eyedrops that supposedly act to reverse the cataracts and purchased them. I am not sure which eyedrops she purchased, but my own searches seem to pinpoint N-acetylcarnosine.

The websites that advertise it or sell it seem dubious in nature, similar to those sites selling pills that purport to increase p***s length, miraculously remove weight, etc... My question is, does anyone know anything specific about those eyedrops?

I am assuming they don't work... But what exactly are they made of? "acetylcarnosine" ??? Are they hazardous to her health? My girlfriend is really hoping they work, and I don't want to discourage her prematurely.

Thanks!

Answer 1

N-alpha-acetylcarnosine has indicated potential for treatment and correction of cataracts in humans. But to be frank, I know very little about using human drugs on animals so I did a few searches and came up with this:

http://www.eyesight.nu/nacetylcarnosine_...

It doesn't specifically address anything about crossing the species line but it very clearly explains the chemistry of the drops.

This may be a bit more helpful with regard to your concerns:

http://www.wisechoicemedicine.net/store/...

All signs seem to suggest this course of treatment is a safe alternative to surgery.