A patient with corneal endothelial degeneration will present to you with a blue cloudy eye (corneal oedema). The endothelium is the deepest layer of the cornea. Unfortunately dogs and cats are only given one endothelium.
Once this layer is gone – that is it!! There is no second chance as the corneal endothelium is not regenerative. If the corneal oedema is severe then vision is impaired.
Before panicking there are some questions you should ask yourself.
What breed of dog is it?
Boston Terrier, Chihuahuas, English Springer Spaniels and Daschunds all get breed associated endothelial degeneration which is progressive.
Is the dog old?
Older dogs also get endothelial degeneration. It is important to stabilise these dogs before the cloudiness impacts on vision and quality of life.
Blue Cloudy Eye – Glaucoma Blue Cloudy Eye
Older dogs also get endothelial degeneration. It is important to stabilise these dogs before the cloudiness impacts on vision and quality of life.
Management
Older dogs also get endothelial degeneration. It is important to stabilise these dogs before the cloudiness impacts on vision and quality of life.
Treatment
Older dogs also get endothelial degeneration. It is important to stabilise these dogs before the cloudiness impacts on vision and quality of life.
