Quantitative Correlation of Optic Nerve Pathology
with Ocular Pressure and Corneal Thickness in the DBA / 2 Mouse Model of Glaucoma Inman DM., Sappington, RM., Horner, PJ.
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Summary: All forms of glaucoma have in common optic nerve degeneration characterized by typical visual field defects, and are usually associated
with elevated intraocular
pressure, also known as
ocular hypertension (OH).
Association of blood and
ocular perfusion
pressure with structural glaucomatous progression by flicker chronoscopy.
An accurate diagnosis of glaucoma is based on a thorough
ocular examination and measurement of the intraocular
pressure with a tonometer.
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.
With primary glaucoma, the drainage angle in the eye is too small, causing
ocular fluid to «back up» inside the eye and raise the
ocular pressure.
Evidence of
ocular hemorrhage or blindness associated
with high blood
pressure (hypertension)
- Low body temperature - Poor body condition, showing weight loss - Excessive skin tenting and dry gums showing dehydration - Unkempt hair coat - Sharp or bad breath, possibly
with ulcers in the mouth - Pale gums - Evidence of
ocular hemorrhage or blindness associated
with high blood
pressure (hypertension)
In the course of this examination, several tests are usually performed, including measurements of tear function and eye
pressure and staining the eye
with one or more
ocular surface stains.