Sentences with phrase «other ocular diseases»

Corneal ulcers may be caused by: exposure due to a large eyelid opening, irritation from eyelashes or an eyelid tumor, trauma to the eye, inadequate tear production, or other ocular diseases.

Primary glaucoma occurs in the absence of any other ocular disease, and, therefore, is presumed to have a genetic component in most breeds.

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• Oyster Point Pharmaceuticals Inc., a San Francisco - based developer of treatments for dry eye and other diseases of the ocular surface, raised $ 22 million in Series A funding.

«New findings show promise for treatment of Graves» disease and other ocular disorders.»

The disease also can lead to other blinding ocular complications if not treated in time.

The researchers noted that the timing of their study was «pertinent» because of current efforts to decriminalize marijuana and other research that has shown THC can increase appetite, reduce ocular pressure, decrease muscle spasms, relieve pain and alleviate symptoms associated with irritable bowel disease.

On the other hand, many studies conclude that appropriate carotenoid levels in the diet can play a positive role in protecting against ocular and cardiovascular diseases and different types of cancer, among others.

«Our smart contact lens provides a platform for wireless, continuous, and noninvasive monitoring of physiological conditions, as well as the detection of biomarkers associated with ocular and other diseases,» says Professor Park.

Benefits: The results of this work may help to lower the incidence of this ocular disease in Appaloosas and other breeds, help breeders to make informed mating decisions, and be utilized by veterinarians to predict risk of developing disease for earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Blood pressure should also be carefully assessed in any cat with chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, heart disease, in cats with sudden onset blindness, or in cats with other ocular or neurological signs that might suggest underlying hypertension.

During the complete ocular exam, the veterinary specialists will look for problems including: redness, squinting, cloudy corneas, retinal disease, early cataracts and other serious abnormalities.

• Brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) testing (inherited sensorineural deafness) • Other inherited ocular disease testing screens and genetic consultations (e.g. PRA, degenerative myelopathy, etc.) • Clinical research pertaining to inherited ocular disease

Other cats have more severe disease and may show ocular and nasal discharge, conjunctivitis, coughing and sneezing.

While acute liver & kidney disease are still common, other common problems include: thrombocytopenia & coagulopathy; fever & nonspecific signs such as anorexia, vomiting, lethargy; muscle pain; (peri) ocular inflammation; & chronic hepatic & / or renal disease.

Because eye diseases can be linked with systemic health issues, and because many of our patients have more than just ocular disease, our Ophthalmology service integrates the expertise of other specialty departments at CUVS as needed for the care of your pet.