You have often heard of this thing that what words are unable to express, eyes have the ability to express the same. The message delivered through eyes goes deep into your heart. Both the master and the pet know what message is underlying those eyes, when they gaze at each other. Words just do not matter there. The importance of the eyes cannot be defined in words. The eyes of a man, an animal or of your little furry pal are very important for them to experience all the colors of the world. Therefore any aspect related to the eye should, not be ignored. Canada Vet Express, as part of its educational program shares the eye problems faced by our pets and, which are often mistaken for cataract. Know What Cataract Is? According to National Eye Institute, United States of America ‘Cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision’. This clouding of the lens in the eye will make the picture appear blurred and unclear. A cataract untreated often leads to loss of vision. It is a progressive eye condition and pets who have reached the maturity age are more vulnerable to this phenomenon. Apart from general aging, health conditions such as severe illness, trauma, inflammation, and diabetes do pay a major role in acquiring this disease. Worldwide, it is the most common cause of blindness in dogs. Dogs with cataract, found it difficult to see things correctly in dim environments and especially at night. As a pet owner, you must observe the difference in your dog’s behavior, and be ready to take timely action. A timely action in this regard includes, first consulting your vet followed by an eye examination. Once, the pet is fully diagnosed the vet will take the final call on surgery. A Quick Look At Other Eye Issues Lenticular Sclerosis: A Mirage This is the eye condition most commonly mistaken for cataract. The reason being as the eye gives the same cloudy appearance actually grayish in color, thus mistakenly perceived as cataract. Dogs who have reached the maturity age of 7 or 8 are more prone to this eye condition. The silver lining, here is that it does not affect vision and treatment in this regard is not required. Progressive Retinal Atrophy Progressive Retinal Atrophy, a genetically inherited syndrome is the name for the eye condition that is progressive and ultimately leads to blindness. The primary cause for such condition is the continual degeneration of the retinas of the eyes, and thus the name progressive retinal atrophy. Initially, the pet will struggle to see in night, but as the condition progresses it will take its daytime vision too. Glaucoma Be it humans or canines, Glaucoma is a very common eye problem. The eye in the human or animal anatomy contains fluid to function properly and to maintain its natural shape. This fluid called Aqueous Humour contains low protein concentrations, which is responsible for maintaining the intraocular pressure of the eye. If this pressure becomes higher than normal, it will create a major risk factor for the normal functioning of the eye. This unusual build up of pressure within the eye causes glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye emergency. Observe your pet, whether his eyes are producing cloudy fluid, redness or a condition which you are not acquainted with. Get him treated is the final advice you will get from here. Hurry up! Time is the key here. Retinal Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia is an eye disease most commonly seen in pets, which affects the retina of the eye structure. The disease is non-progressive in nature and the primary cause attributed to this syndrome is a genetic defect. The situation becomes complicated, when it accompanies cataract or glaucoma thus, worsens the condition of the eye. The job of a vet is very important here. With the help of Ophthalmoscope, he can judge the condition of the eye correctly and thus act accordingly.
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