Not exact matches
Nuclear sclerosis results in a cloudy appearance to the lens of the eye but is less harmful than cataracts because it
does not greatly affect the vision of your pet.
How
do you tell the difference between
nuclear sclerosis and cataract in your dog?
Also keep in mind that dogs can develop BOTH
nuclear sclerosis AND cataract — many geriatric dogs
do develop cataracts.
Most cataracts develop with age, but shouldn't be confused with
nuclear sclerosis, a normal change of the lens in pets over 7 years of age, which causes the lens to appear somewhat whiter or grayer but
does not seem to impair the dog's vision.