Honestly, as a vet tech, it's hard for me to say without seeing the original condition of the eye, as well as the medical notes from his exams.
Do you know what tests were performed during the first exam? Is it possible that he did test for glaucoma the first day but didn't tell you the specifics, only that it's "not glaucoma"?
What eye meds did he prescribe?
Where I work, if a dog presented with those symptoms, the first step is usually to rule out a corneal ulcer or tear. Which is done by staining the eye. If an ulcer or tear is present, then that's usually the diagnosis, and anti-biotic eye drops are sent home. If it's not improving or gets worse, then serum drops are usually the next step, as well as tonometry (testing pressure) with a tono-pen. Our vets usually do not have an issue checking the pressure if a client asks. It takes all of 2 minutes to do.
Did she have any behavior changes that could have indicated pain? Decreased appetite, less active, more aggressive or shut down behaviors? Was he aware of these as well?
Do you know what tests were performed during the first exam? Is it possible that he did test for glaucoma the first day but didn't tell you the specifics, only that it's "not glaucoma"?
What eye meds did he prescribe?
Where I work, if a dog presented with those symptoms, the first step is usually to rule out a corneal ulcer or tear. Which is done by staining the eye. If an ulcer or tear is present, then that's usually the diagnosis, and anti-biotic eye drops are sent home. If it's not improving or gets worse, then serum drops are usually the next step, as well as tonometry (testing pressure) with a tono-pen. Our vets usually do not have an issue checking the pressure if a client asks. It takes all of 2 minutes to do.
Did she have any behavior changes that could have indicated pain? Decreased appetite, less active, more aggressive or shut down behaviors? Was he aware of these as well?