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VISION IN DOGS - WHAT DO DOGS SEE? Complete Article from Waltham-Osu Symposium COLOR AND ACUITY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DOGS AND HUMANS The dog and the human each developed the visual system that worked best for them. HOW DOGS SEE THE WORLD We all know about the amazing canine sense of smell, hundreds of times more powerful than a humans, but what about their sight? THROUGH THE EYES OF YOUR CANINE Owners who want to better understand their canine companions must recognize that dogs see the world from a different visual perspective. EYE VET CONSULTING SERVICES The Veterinary Ophthalmology Information Center. C.E.R.F. CANINE EYE REGISTRATION FOUNDATION At Purdue University, Ind. USA. THE EYES HAVE IT! All about canine eyes. ANATOMY OF THE CANINE EYE From the Veterinary Ophthalmology Center. THE STRUCTURE OF THE CANINE EYE The canine eye is actually a relay station which collects light images.... EYE PROBLEMS IN DOGS Be alert to eye ailments if they arise and prevent them whenever possible. EYE DISEASES Everything you need to know related to Ophthalmology. OUR ON-LINE CERF ARTICLE Photos of a Lowchen undergoing a CERF examination. OPHTHALMOLOGY - DISEASES Photo tutorial/quiz on various ocular conditions in the dog and cat. DOG EYE DISEASES List of congenital or acquired defects VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY TEACHING COLLEGE Excellent articles on Eye Diseases from Iowa State University SOMETHING TO CRY ABOUT: “DRY EYE” A Pain for Pets and Owners Alike by Elizabeth L. DeLomba, DVM THE TRACK OF HIS TEARS It’s fairly disgusting, the doggy equivalent of a little kid with a running nose. WHEN YOUR DOG HAS A CORNEAL ULCER Damage to the cornea can be a relatively minor problem, or it can be severe... EYE ALLERGIES How they occur and the symptoms. EYE CERTIFICATES Why have them? Explained in detail by the experts. OTITIS EXTERNA Although clinicians often use the term otitis externa (OE) loosely to mean ear infection these are two different conditions. Otitis externa is an inflammation of the external ear canal. It is not a final diagnosis, but rather a clinical finding. Infection is often present with otitis externa, but is rarely the true cause of the inflammation. OPHTHALMOLOGY RELATED ARTICLES Some great articles here relating to every eye disease MAMMAL EYE SITE Committed to research in veterinary and comparative ophthalmology COMMON EYE DISORDERS THAT AFFECT PETS A comprehensive listing which includes Drugs used in the treatment DOGS - OPHTHALMOLOGY This is extensive and intensive! Everything! PUPPY EYE EXAMS: ARE THEY REALLY NECESSARY? From the Wing 'N Wave Labrador site. VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY A super great resourceful site! CANINE EYELID DISEASES Unusual lid conformation leads to medical problems that damage the eye. MACROPALPEBRAL FISSURE SYNDROME Short Nose, Large Eyelid Openings and Prominent Eyes...the results are MFS CHRONIC SUPERFICIAL KERATITIS IN DOGS (PANNUS) Pannus is an immune mediated corneal disease CHRONIC CORNEAL EROSIONS IN DOGS Painful open wounds which fail to heal and can be present for many weeks to months. GLAUCOMA Primary Glaucoma usually begins in one eye, but almost always eventually involves both eyes, leading to complete blindness. OCULAR TRAUMA IN DOGS AND CATS Unfortunately a common occurrence in animals EYE DISEASE INFORMATION Informational handouts for ocular disease in domestic animals. THE CANINE EYE A brief look at the structure and function of the normal eye, some of the problems that occur and finally at some remedies available. LOOKING INTO AN EYE EXAM The eyes are the perfect window into your furry friend’s state of health, and can reveal medical problems in addition to compromised vision. GLAUCOMA KEEPS DOGS IN THE DARK Glaucoma is one of the most common—and the most painful ocular diseases in dogs WHEN THE WHITES OF THE EYES ARE ANYTHING BUT… Different disease processes can result in a rainbow of abnormally colored eyes. DOG EYEWORM (THELAZIA CALIFORNIENSIS) Eyeworms live in the tear ducts, between the eye and the lids (conjunctival sac and under the third eyelid). THROUGH THE EYES OF YOUR CANINE Owners who want to better understand their canine companions must recognize that dogs see the world from a different visual perspective. CANINE EYE TOPICS: A TO Z Blind Dog And Canine Vision Resources MEDICAL VS. SURGICAL TREATMENT OF CORNEAL DISEASE Treatments compared and contrasted RETINAL DISEASE, DEGENERATION AND DIAGNOSIS Insights into conditions affecting vision CATARACTS AND CATARACT SURGERY IN SMALL ANIMALS Causes, treatments - most detailed. CORNEAL DYSTROPHY The globe of the eye is made of five layers with the cornea being the transparent front portion... CORNEAL DYSTROPHY There are three types of corneal dystrophy: Epithelial, Lipid, and Endothelial. All three types are most often seen in dogs, and are rare in cats. HEREDITARY EYE DISEASE IN DOGS An excellent informative site! THE EYES HAVE IT From the Border Collie Club of Canada GET YOUR DOGS EYES CHECKED! A full explanation of why, how etc. EYE (ORBITAL) DISEASES Orbital diseases refer to a number of conditions where one or both eyes are in abnormal positions within the eye sockets. CORNEAL ULCERS (ULCERATIVE KERATITIS) Ulcerative keratitis is inflammation of the cornea of the eye, characterized by the presence of corneal erosions or ulcers. ANISOCORIA (UNEQUAL PUPIL SIZE) A condition in which the pupils are unequal in size CANINE CONJUNCTIVITIS An inflammation of the conjunctiva - the tissues surrounding the eyeball and the lining of the eyelids and third eyelid. ANTERIOR UVEITIS IN DOGS Anterior uveitis is an inflammation of the fluid chamber (uvea) of the front (anterior) aspect of the eye, and involves the iris (the colored part of the eye), and the tissues surrounding the iris. IN A DOG'S EYE The visual system is an important sense available to the canine. Excellent article EYE DISORDERS IN DOGS AND CATS Comprehensive detailed List THE HISTOLOGIC BASIS OF OCULAR DISEASE An entirely different approach to the understanding and diagnosis of ocular disease MEDICAL VS. SURGICAL TREATMENT OF CORNEAL DISEASE Medical & Surgical Treatments Compared and Contrasted CANINE EYELID DISEASES Sometimes the unusual lid conformation leads to medical problems that damage the eye. CHRONIC CORNEAL EROSIONS IN DOGS Chronic corneal erosions (CEE) are painful open wounds which fail to heal and can be present for many weeks to months. MACROPALPEBRAL FISSURE SYNDROME Short Nose, Large Eyelid Openings and Prominent Eyes CHERRY EYE An excellent article with colour photographs CORNEAL ULCERS A corneal ulcer describes an injury to the cornea which may or may not be infected. Colour photographs. DRY EYE An excellent article with colour photographs MANY CAUSES FOR PET'S RED EYE Some of the causes and treatments for red eyes EXAMINING AND MEDICATING THE EYES OF A DOG Making it easy! STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE EYE The eye is formed by three concentric (circular) tunics or layers of tissue. These are the outer fibrous tunic, the middle vascular tunic and the inner nervous tunic. RUNNY EYES (EPIPHORA) Excessive Tear Production in Dogs EYE PROBLEMS IN DOGS We must be alert to eye ailments if they arise and prevent them whenever possible DOGS EYE, EAR, AND THROAT Identifying the problem. ANTIBIOTIC CHOICE FOR EYE INFECTIONS Topical antibiotic preparations suitable for administration on eyes vary in their spectrum of activity SIDE-EFFECTS OF DRUGS USED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA Several drugs can be used in the management of glaucoma, providing the eye is not already grossly distended, in which case surgical drainage may be needed. However, the drugs commonly used can have serious side-effects which must be monitored. CHLAMYDIA Chlamydia have been suggested to cause chronic keratitis in dogs, but they are also found in the eyes of normal dogs, so the significance is not proved. Only isolated cases of infection has been reported - possibly indicating transmission from other species e.g. budgerigars. DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN ACUTE CONJUNCTIVITIS, IRITIS AND GLAUCOMA Acute disorders of the eye need to be differentiated so that the most appropriate treatment can be applied as soon as possible EYE DISORDERS IN DOGS AND CATS Brief descriptions of diseases and problems CANINE GLAUCOMA: RECENT ADVANCES IN ITS DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT The Glaucoma is one of the most important causes of blindness in both humans and dogs. Usually, it is associated with an increase of the intraocular pressure (IOP); however, the better understanding of the disease have changed this concept EYE DISEASES Part 1 of a two part article by Wendy Shepard Chisholm, V.M.D. EYE DISEASES Part 2 of a two part article by Wendy Shepard Chisholm, V.M.D. EYE CARE FOR ANIMALS Comprehensive site, well worth visiting. DISTICHIASIS Distichiasis is defined as "an extra cilia protruding from the Meibomian glands at the eyelid margin." YEARLY CERF EXAMS Why are they important? CATARACTS A Common Ocular Disease In Dogs GENETIC TESTING FOR PRA IN DOGS Recently there has been much research into these inherited eye diseases to better characterize them in terms of pattern of inheritance, age of onset, and location of the causal gene mutation in the different breeds that are affected. INHERITED CATARACTS IN DOGS Genetic cataracts are also called "juvenile cataracts" in dogs. This terminology refers to the age of presentation with this abnormality which is usually in young dogs. COLLIE EYE ANOMALY Collie eye anomaly (CEA) is a congenital, developmental defect of the eye. The disease has been reported in Rough and Smooth Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, Australian Shepherds and Border Collies. CHANGES TO OCULAR DISORDERS Presumed to be inherited in purebred dogs PERSISTENT PUPILLARY MEMBRANES IN DOGS PPMs as they are often called are common findings on CERF examinations. They may or may not be a problem in a breed and/or individual dogs. NEURONAL CEROID LIPOFUSINOSIS NCL is a hereditary, progressive, disease in dogs and humans, which commonly leads to blindness and other neurologic problems and can lead to premature death. EYELID DISORDERS There are numerous eyelid disorders in dogs. Entropion (rolling inwards), and ectropion (drooping or rolling outward) are the most common and, although they are considered abnormal eyelid conformations, are characteristics of many breeds. CORNEAL DYSTROPHY IN DOGS Confusion often arises over the use of the term "corneal dystrophy" in dogs. Technically, "corneal dystrophies" are diseases of the cornea that are bilateral, non-inflammatory and inherited RETINAL DYSPLASIA AND RETINAL FOLDS Malformations of the retina before birth are rare but can be due to either hereditary or environmental (in the uterus) influences. EYE DISORDERS IN DOGS & CATS Good summary of eye problems in dogs in general EYE PROBLEMS IN DOGS Don’t Be Fooled by T. J. Dunn, Jr. DVM CATARACT SURGERY FOR PETS Cataract surgery in dogs and cats is performed in the same manner as cataract surgery in people. EYE INJURIES IN DOGS First, it is important to review the parts of the eye and how they work together. EYE PROBLEMS IN DOGS AND CATS Frequently used diagnostic tests, and common causes of eye disorders EXAMINING AND MEDICATING THE EYES OF A DOG Some dogs will happily sit in your lap or on a table while you medicate their eyes but many require some form of restraint. BRINGING DOG VISION INTO FOCUS An excellent article by by D. Caroline Coile Ph.D. ULCERATIVE CORNEAL DISEASE Includes diagnosis and treatment CORNEAL ULCERATION - A PERSISTENT PROBLEM Ulcerative keratitis is a major ocular disease entity, its common occurrence and the inherent difficulties met in its treatment assuring its significance in both the canine and feline species. GLAUCOMA - IS EFFECTIVE TREATMENT A REALITY The many inherent difficulties always encountered in all the domesticated species in the attempted management of glaucoma to retain useful vision range from difficulty in diagnosis to the prevention of retinal ganglion cell death. DISEASES OF THE LENS IN DOGS AND CATS The lens of the eye is a fascinating and remarkable tissue, derived embryologically from surface ectoderm early in gestation, avascular through all but its earliest existence, and maintaining its primordial cells life-long, sequestered by a basement membrane.

:: General Eye Care :: Dry Eye :: Tear Staining :: CERF :: PRA :: Common Eye Conditions ::
:: Eye Anatomy :: Epiphora :: Cleaning & Medicating :: Australian Veterinary Ophthalmologists ::
:: Pannus :: Eyelids :: Chromodacryorrhea :: Links to Eye Related Sites ::

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