Sentences with phrase «acquired eye diseases»

Each year thousands of pets lose vision to genetically based or acquired eye diseases.

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To protect yourself from reinfection (and others from acquiring pink eye), follow these tips from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

Newborns can acquire pink eye from bacteria and viruses (including sexually transmitted diseases, passed along during vaginal childbirth).

Acquired cataracts can result from causes such as injury, inflammation, and internal metabolic diseases that affect the eye (such as diabetes mellitus).

Miniature Schnauzers have several eye diseases (most hereditary) that can cause eventual blindness in the dog: Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) causes slow, progressive blindness, while Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARD) results in sudden blindness.

Golden Retrievers do best with adequate exercise and while they aren't susceptible to any specific disease, there are chances they can acquire elbow and hip dysplasia, eye disease, or cardiac disease.