Eyes

  • Allergic Conjunctivitis in Dogs and Cats  
    October 13, 2021
    Allergic conjunctivitis is most commonly treated with eyedrops or ointments containing corticosteroids,
  • Cataracts in Diabetic Dogs  
    August 17, 2023
    Most diabetic dogs will develop cataracts and go blind. This FAQ can assist the owners of diabetic dogs in knowing what to expect and in decision-making regarding cataract surgery.
  • Cataracts in Dogs and Cats  
    December 16, 2023
    Cataracts are an important cause of blindness in the dog. Through special surgery, it may be possible to restore vision. Would you recognize a cataract if you saw one in your cat or dog?
  • Causes of Blindness in Dogs and Cats  
    September 8, 2020
    Abnormalities in eye structures may lead to blindness
  • Chemical Injuries: First Aid  
    August 16, 2023
    Injury to tissue caused by contact with harmful chemicals such as lye, acids, and strong cleaning supplies.
  • Cherry Eye in Dogs and Cats  
    January 2, 2023
    Has a red lump suddenly appeared in the corner of your pet's eye? What does it mean and what should you do?
  • Collie Eye Anomaly in Dogs  
    August 6, 2021
    The disease occurs in both eyes, but each eye may be affected differently
  • Corneal Ulcers and Erosions in Dogs and Cats  
    October 9, 2022
    A scratch or scrape on the eye is extremely painful, causing squinting, redness and excess tears. What do you need to know about taking care of a pet with this condition? Read about the diagnosis and treatment of corneal ulcers and erosions.
  • Distichiasis Requires Permanent Eyelash Removal in Dogs  
    November 12, 2007
    Distichiasis is quite common in dogs. Distichiasis is a condition in which extra hairs grow out of the eyelash area.
  • Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) in Dogs and Cats  
    July 26, 2024
    Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or KCS, is a fancy way of saying the eye is dry. There are many causes of dry eye, but the most common one appears to be immune mediated destruction of the tear-producing gland tissue.
  • Entropion in Dogs  
    November 14, 2017
    Entropion is an uncomfortable or painful condition in which the animal's eyelids roll inward, allowing the eyelashes (or other hair) to rub against the cornea and irritate it. The upper and/or lower eyelids can be involved, and the condition can occur in either one eye or both.
  • Eye Injuries: First Aid  
    July 10, 2018
    Seek veterinary attention immediately as signs can indicate potentially serious eye problems that can risk your pet's vision.
  • Eye Removal (Enucleation) in Pets  
    October 7, 2024
    Enucleation means removal of the eye. What are the common reasons this procedure may be necessary, what can you expect after surgery, and what complications are possible?
  • Glaucoma in Dogs and Cats  
    September 26, 2018
    Glaucoma is an eye disease that can cause significant pain and lead to blindness.
  • Iris Coloboma in Dogs and Cats  
    July 16, 2018
    The iris coloboma, which is relatively uncommon, does not affect vision, nor does it progress to anything else.
  • Meibomian Gland (Eyelid) Tumors in Dogs  
    April 14, 2021
    Usually eyelid masses are benign but sometimes they are sebaceous adenocarcinomas, a type of cancer
  • Pannus in Dogs  
    May 15, 2014
    Pannus is an eye disease that can result in blindness if it is not treated
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Dogs  
    September 26, 2018
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) describes a group of inherited degenerative disorders of the retina that occur commonly in dogs and rarely in cats. Dogs eventually become blind, but remain happy and otherwise healthy.
  • Runny Eyes (Epiphora) in Dogs  
    June 3, 2023
    Many dogs and cats have tear-stained faces from chronic excessive tears. Why is this and why is this problem considered one of the hardest to solve in veterinary ophthalmology?
  • Uveitis in Dogs and Cats  
    May 21, 2019
    Uveitis is an inflammation of the dark tissues (uvea) of the eye
  • Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-Like Syndrome in Dogs  
    April 21, 2023
    True VKH syndrome is a human disease, well described for nearly a century. A similar disease in dogs has been described but since we do not know the relationship between the canine and human disease, we are hesitant to call the canine version VH syndrome as well. Until we know what is really going on in the dog, we will leave it at VK-H-LIKE syndrome or, more accurately, uveodermatologic syndrome.

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