Van der Woerdt A, Peterson ME: Prevalence
of ocular abnormalities in cats with hyperthyroidism.
Because the rate
of ocular abnormalities is very high in this age group and the retinal lesions differ from other congenital infections described previously in the literature, we hypothesized that a cause and effect relationship between ZIKV infection and ocular abnormalities was possible.
Not exact matches
The clinic also screens embryos for «albinism or other
ocular pigmentation disorders» as well as a range
of genetic
abnormalities such as Down syndrome and haemophilia.Eugenics is fine, as long as you don't alter eye and hair colour.
In addition, it is unknown how often infants born without recognizable
abnormalities of ZIKV infection will later develop problems (e.g., cognitive impairment, hearing loss,
ocular findings), as has been seen with other congenital infections, for example, rubella.»
Researchers found that survivors were at significantly increased risk
of ocular deficits, blurred vision, hearing loss, and neurologic
abnormalities such as difficulty swallowing and sleeping.
These findings indicate that FHV - 1 causes qualitative tear film
abnormalities that may contribute to
ocular discomfort, prolonged healing
of ulcers, and persistent inflammation.
Treatments include cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation, glaucoma implants and laser procedures, correction
of abnormalities in eyelid conformation, and medical treatments for a variety
of ocular conditions.
«Pectinate ligament dysplasia (PLD) in dogs is a congenital
ocular abnormality affecting the iridocorneal angle, the presence
of which may lead to adult - onset primary glaucoma».