Eye problems are prevalent in many dogs, especially those that are inbred or highly bred for a specific look or trait
Dogs commonly get growths on their eyelids.
This is a growth on Rascal's upper eyelid. It was surgically removed and found to be a....
Breeds that have shortened muzzles (brachycephalic) and bulging eyes are prone to a problem of inadequate tear production. The name for this problem is keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) because......
Typical symptoms of this problem are a tenacious mucoid discharge to the eyes and a dull appearance to the cornea. Conjunctivitis is a common complication.
KCS is diagnosed by a Schirmer tear test. This painless test quantifies the actual production of tears. It only takes a minute for this test to be completed.
The amount of tears absorbed by the strip is measured to determine if it is adequate.
KCS treated with a combination of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories, along with artificial tears. Since the immune system is very important in this disease, the use of topical cyclosporine is highly effective. This disease is only controlled, not cured, so medical therapy, especially the use of artificial tears, is a lifelong commitment. In some special situations a surgery is performed to establish tear production from one of the salivary glands. Our ophthalmologist will let you know if this is indicated if your pet has KCS.
This dog was started on medical therapy 10 days prior. The cornea is clear and bright, there is no mucoid discharge, and the white of the eye (the conjunctiva) is not inflamed.
In this disease pressure builds up inside the eye and causes....
It is obvious this dog's right eye is diseased compared to the left. This is a case of advanced glaucoma.
A corneal ulcer is an abrasion on the surface of the eye. It is a painful condition that is frequently traumatic in origin.
Corneal ulcers are sometimes visible with the naked eye, but are usually diagnosed with fluorescein stain because these ulcers can be imperceptible. The stain outlines the ulcer and lets us know how deep it is into the cornea.
The conjunctiva is the white part of the eyeball. Inflammation in this area shows up as redness, usually accompanied by discharge, pawing or rubbing at the eye, and even swelling. It can be caused by trauma, infection, medication, and allergies.
The red lines on this cornea are inflamed blood vessels.
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