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A coloboma, or hole, may form in or near the optic disc due to a failed closure of embryonic tissue. The degree of these abnormalities varies between individual dogs, and even between the same dog's eyes. [7] CEA is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait that has a penetrance reaching 100 percent. [8] A mutation in the NHEJ1 gene is ...
The least common type of glaucoma in dogs is primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), although this is the most common type that affects humans. [1] In the Beagle, POAG is an inherited autosomal recessive trait. [2] Secondary glaucomas occur when other eye diseases alter the flow of aqueous humor either into or out of the eye.
Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) is a disease in dogs causing sudden blindness. It can occur in any breed, but female dogs may be predisposed. [1] Approximately 4000 cases are seen in the United States annually. [2]
Tonometry is the procedure that eye care professionals perform to determine the intraocular pressure (IOP), the fluid pressure inside the eye.It is an important test in the evaluation of patients at risk from glaucoma. [1]
A puppy is a juvenile dog, generally one less than 12-18 months old. Puppies are markedly underdeveloped and dependent on their mothers at birth (displaying altriciality), but healthy puppies grow quickly and begin walking thereafter. Puppies generally weigh 8–16 oz (0.23–0.45 kg) shortly after birth, depending on the breed. [1]
Image credits: dogswithjobs There’s a popular saying that cats rule the Internet, and research has even found that the 2 million cat videos on YouTube have been watched more than 25 billion ...
A visual field test is an eye examination that can detect dysfunction in central and peripheral vision which may be caused by various medical conditions such as glaucoma, stroke, pituitary disease, brain tumours or other neurological deficits.
A zoo in China is going viral for disguising dogs as baby pandas. The Taizhou Zoo in Northern China opened a new exhibit with several Chow Chow dogs that had been given a black and white makeover.