EYE CONDITIONS

CHERRY EYE

A cherry eye is a prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. In some cases the cherry eye can be associated with eversion of the third eyelid cartilage. Read More

CONJUNCTIVITIS

Conjunctivitis in dogs, especially long standing cases, is generally due to allergic conditions. In cats most cases of conjunctivitis are due to infections from Feline Herpes Virus and Chlamydia.
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COPING WITH A BLIND

PET Blind dogs cope extremely well as they have great senses of smell. Take your dog on the same walk each day, allow your dog to sniff as many things as is possible. Read More

CORNEAL ENDOTHELIAL DEGENERATION – CORNEAL OEDEMA

Corneal oedema is fluid retention in the cornea. Clinical Signs: The appearance of corneal oedema is a blue or cloudy cornea. Read More

CORNEAL LACERATIONS & PENETRATING CORNEAL INJURIES

For large wounds surgery will be required to suture the cornea with the aid of the operating microscope. In most cases dissolving sutures will be used, so there will be no need for suture removal.
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CORNEAL ULCERATION

Types of Corneal Ulcers: 1. Corneal ulcer, 2. Slow healing (indolent) corneal ulcer, 3. Deep corneal ulcer / descemetocele. Read More

DRY EYE – KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA

Diagnosis: Schirmer Tear Test Normal 15 mm wetting/min. Breeds predisposed: 1. West Highland White Terrier, 2. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, 3. Shih Tzu, 4. Miniature Schnauzer, 5. Bulldogs, 6. Bull Terrier, 7. Pug, 8. American and English Cocker Spaniels, 9. Poodle. Read More

EXTRA EYELASHES (DISTICHIA) AND ECTOPIC CILIA

Extra Eyelashes are found right on the eyelid edge, and they grow from glands in the eyelid edge. They are also called distichia - as they form a double row of eyelashes. Read More

FELINE CORNEAL SEQUESTRATION

A Feline Corneal Sequestrum is a condition unique to cats. It can occur in any breed but is especially common in Persians, Himalayans, Colorpoints, Abbysinians and Burmese. Cats of any age can be affected. Read More

GLAUCOMA

The normal pressure within the eye is 10 to 25 mm Hg. When the pressure is increased (usually > 30 mm Hg) a diagnosis of glaucoma is made. We measure the pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure - IOP) with a tonometer. Read More

HYPERTENSION

Hypertension is high blood pressure. The normal systolic blood pressure in dogs and cats can vary but is usually below 150mm/Hg. We generally start treatment for hypertension when the blood pressure is increased above 170m/Hg. Read More

LENS LUXATION

The lens normally sits behind the iris (colour of the eye). A lens luxation is when the lens moves from its normal position. Read More

PANNUS

Also know as superficial stromal keratitis, Ubbereiter’s syndrome. Clinical Signs Most affected dogs have corneal lesions. There are 2 basic types of pannus. 1. Vascular – usually arise from the lateral limbus, 2. Pigment. Read More

PERSISTENT PUPILLARY MEMBRANES (PPMS)

Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPMs) are strands of tissue that fill the front, fluid chamber of the eye. These tissues should have dissolved away as the eye developed. Read More

PLASTIC EYELID SURGERY

Possible Diagnosis: 1. Entropion (eyelid rolled in), 2. Medial Entropion,3. Ectropion (eyelid rolled out), 4. Drooping upper eyelid, 5. Eyelid tumour, 6. Oversized Eyelid Openings. Read More

PRA - PROGRESSIVE RETINAL ATROPHY

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is an inherited, genetic disease that causes vision loss. Breed Predisposition: 1. Australian Cattle Dogs, 2. Labradors, 3. Poodles, 4. Cocker Spaniels, 5. Terriers.
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RETROBULBAR DISEASE

Retrobulbar disease means any disease process that is occurring behind the eye. The clinical signs of these are: 1. Prominent eye, 2. Prolapse of the third eyelid, 3. Corneal ulcer, 4. Pain on opening the mouth, 5. Blindness. Read More

STAR CATARACTS (POSTERIOR, POLAR SUBCAPSULAR) CATARACTS

Any opacity of the lens is called a cataract. There are many causes for cataracts, some of which are inherited. If the cataracts are in both eyes and they mature the animal may become blind. Surgery is available in the cases where the cataract grows and causes vision loss. Read More

SUDDEN VISION LOSS IN DOGS

Sudden vision loss in dogs can be due to problems in one of three areas: the retina, the optic nerve or in the brain. Read More

THIRD EYELID CARTILAGE EVERSION

This is when the third eyelid cartilage is folded over so that the free edge of the third eyelid points away from the eyeball towards the lower eyelid. Breed Predisposition: 1. Bassett Hound, 2. Weimeraner, 3. Bulldogs, 4. Rottweilers. Read More

UVEITIS

Uveitis is inflammation in the eye. This inflammation (or reaction) often helps in the healing, but often the eye overreacts and the inflammation causes damage to the eye, even if the primary cause has gone.
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VIRAL KERATITIS – FELINE HERPES VIRUS INFECTION

Viral infections in the cornea are seen most commonly in cats. The infection is caused by Feline Herpes virus, which cannot infect humans. Feline Herpes virus also can cause cat flu symptoms. Read More

WATERY EYES & TEAR DUCT PROBLEMS

Causes: 1. Irritation - This causes an increase in tear production. Such conditions include extra eyelashes, ectopic cilia, conjunctivitis, entropion, corneal diseases. Read More