In Veterinary Ophthalmology, breed predisposition is extremely relevant. We hope that you find this list of commonly seen breeds and their common eye diseases helpful
DOGS:
- Australian Cattle Dog: PRA, Secondary Cataracts and LIU, Glaucoma, Lens Luxation
- Australian Shepherd: CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly), Cataracts
- Basenji: PPM (Persistent Pupillary Membranes)
- Beagle: Allergic Conjunctivitis, Dry Eye
- Bichon Frise: Cataracts, Lens-Induced Uveitis, Retinal Detachment, Lazy Tear Ducts
- Border Collie: CEA, Diabetic Cataracts
- Boxer: Indolent Corneal Ulceration, Iris Pigmentation and Iris Melanoma, Distichia
- British Bulldog: Cherry Eye, Entropion, Distichia, Dry Eye
- Bull Terrier Miniature: Lens Luxation
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Dry Eye, Distichia, Medial Entropion, Oversized Palpebral Fissures
- Chow Chow: Entropion
- Chinese Crested: Dry Eye, Glaucoma
- Cocker Spaniel: Entropion, Distichia, Ptosis, Dry Eye, Punctal Atresia
- Collie (Rough and Smooth): CEA, Horner’s Syndrome
- Fox Terrier: Lens Luxation
- German Shepherd: Pannus (Cornea and Third Eyelid), Lens Luxation
- Golden Retriever: Entropion, Punctal Atresia, Star Cataracts, Glaucoma, Retinal Dysplasia, Iris Cysts, Horner’s Syndrome
- Great Dane: Third Eyelid Cartilage Eversion, Cherry Eye, Diamond Eye/Entropion, Iris Cysts
- Greyhound: Pannus, PRA
- Jack Russell Terrier: Lens Luxation
- Labrador: PRA, Entropion, Distichia, Retinal Dysplasia, Star Cataracts
- Maltese: Glaucoma, Cataracts, Cherry Eye
- Mastiff (All): Cherry Eye, Entropion
- Miniature Schnauzer: Dry Eye, Cataracts (often diabetic)
- Pomeranian: Cataracts, Corneal Lipid (Older)
- Poodle: Lazy Tear Ducts, Distichia, Cataracts, Glaucoma, PRA, Corneal Lipid (Older)
- Pug: Oversized Palpebral Fissures, Pigmentary Keratitis, Corneal Ulceration, Cataracts
- Rottweiler: Entropion, Cherry Eye, Star Cataract
- Samoyed: Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Indolent Ulcer
- Sharpei: Entropion, Glaucoma
- Shetland Sheepdog: CEA, Ectopic Cilia
- Shih Tzu: Dry Eye, Cataracts, Corneal Ulceration
- Siberian Husky: Glaucoma, Uveitis
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Distichia, Entropion
CATS:
- Persian: Viral Keratitis, Corneal Sequestrum, Medial Entropion, Tear Staining
- Burmese: Corneal Sequestrum, Lipid Aqueous (young), Iris Cysts
