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GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma
is the increase in intraocular pressure (IOP), the pressure inside
the eye. The normal IOP is 10-25mm/Hg. When the IOP increases to
30mm/Hg or above a diagnosis of glaucoma is made.
Many breeds
of dog are affected, most notably:
1. Basset Hound
2. Cocker Spaniel
3. Maltese Terrier
This is
due to an inherited abnormality of the irido corneal drainage angle.
Other dogs, especially terriers can develop glaucoma because of
movement of the lens.
Affected
eyes quickly loose vision and become painful. The eye may be red,
blue and have a mid-dilated non repsonsive pupil.
Urgent specialist
treatment is recommended if you are suspicious of glaucoma.
Breeding:
Do not breed with affected dogs.
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