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 Anomoly), Cataracts

  • Basenji: PPM (Persistent Pupillary Membranes) Beagle: Allergic Conjunctivitis and 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 KCS: 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 and Entropion

Cats:

  • Persian: Viral Keratitis, Corneal Sequestrum, Medial Entropion, Tear Staining

  • Burmese: Corneal Sequestrum, Lipid Aqueous (young), Iris Cysts