answer:Yes, I have a one eyed goose that lost her eye to a fish hook when she was abandoned at a local lake. She gets along just fine, but geese, unlike cats must have fresh swimming water and head dunking to keep their eyes clean and healthy. I think you should go for the procedure if it is not going to leave you destitute. The cat will be more comfortable, will adapt and the long term cost of vet visits and medications for the bad eye can easily end up costing you more than the surgical removal as times goes on. I just spent $600 to treat one of my cats for a rattlesnake bite 4 weeks ago tomorrow. If I can at all afford it I will do the whats best for my animals. Hell, my pets have had more health care this year than I have. lol