Glaucoma
Glaucoma, the most painful eye disease a dog can experience, is also a leading cause of blindness. Fortunately, we have the ability to check eyes for this terrible disease quickly and easily in the exam room. Early diagnosis is the only chance we have to prevent blindness and avoid the severe pain that glaucoma causes.
All dogs that are a predisposed breed (see list) or who have red eyes, or swollen eyes, who are squinting, or rubbing or pawing at their face should have their intraocular pressure (IOP) checked to see if they have glaucoma.
| Afghan Akita Alaskan Malamute Basset hound Beagle Border Collie Boston Terrier Bouvier Des Flandres Cairn Terrier Cardigan Welsh Corgi Chihuahua Chow Cocker Spaniel Dachshund |
Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier English Springer Spaniel Giant Schnauzer Great Dane Maltese Manchester Terrier Miniature Pinscher Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Elkhound Norwich Terrier Pembroke Welsh Corgi Poodle |
Saluki Samoyed Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Shih Tzu Siberian Husky Smooth-Coated Fox Terrier Tibetan Terrier Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier Whippet Wire-haired Fox Terrier |
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| Reprinted with permission from Brooks, D.E.: Glaucoma in the Dog and Cat. Vet. Clinic. North Animal (Small Animal Prac.) 20:775-7997:1990 | |||