Some of
the most common eye conditions we see in dogs and cats include:
«Dry eye sufferers will soon have a drug - free solution: A new device that stimulates nerves in the nose offers the first natural solution to one of
the most common eye conditions.»
Appearing at around 3 to 4 years of age, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PAR) is
the most common eye condition for Papillons and many other dog breeds out there.
Not exact matches
Exfoliation glaucoma (EG), caused by exfoliation syndrome, a
condition in which white clumps of fibrillar material form in the
eye, is the
most common cause of secondary open - angle glaucoma and a leading cause of blindness and visual impairment.
Glaucoma, which refers to various
eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, is the second
most common cause of blindness in the U.S. Vitamin C also helps maintain connective tissue in the
eye and may prevent macular degeneration.
Idiopathic canine keratoconjunctivitis sicca (iKCS) is a
common condition of the canine
eye involving a deficiency in aqueous tear production which is commonly held to have an immune - mediated, as
most probably an autoimmune aetiopathogenesis.
By: Blythe Wilson While our ophthalmology department treats a wide range of diseases and
conditions of the
eye, canine cataracts are among the
most common.
Some of the
most common health
conditions that are seen in golden retrievers include: cancer (particularly mast cell tumors), hip dysplasia, heart
conditions, skin allergies, Von Willebrand's disease, congenital
eye defects and obesity.
Corneal irritation leads to trigeminal activation causing excessive tear production (lacrimation), mild conjunctivitis and blepharospasm, which are the
most common signs associated with the
condition, presented as epiphora and squinting of the
eyes [7, 9, 15].
Glaucoma can be caused by a structural problem within the
eye or can result as a secondary problem from another disorder, underlying disease
condition, or trauma (
most common in cats).