Common Eye Conditions In Pets

There are several common eye conditions owners and veterinarians should keep in mind for animals to maintain the very best in eye health. The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO) has determined the top ophthalmic problems prevalent in pets and wildlife to be:

• Anterior Uveitis
• Blepharitis
• Cataracts
• Cherry Eye (Gland Prolapse)
• Conjunctivitis
• Corneal Degeneration
• Corneal Endothelial Degeneration (CED)
• Corneal Lipid Dystrophy
• Corneal Sequestrum (Corneal Necrosis)
• Corneal Ulcer
• Distichia (Abnormal Eyelash Growth)
• Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca)
• Ectopic Cillia
• Ectropion
• Entropion
• Enucleation (Eye Removal)
• Eyelid Agenesis
• Eyelid Masses
• Feline Ocular Herpesvirus
• Glaucoma
• Iris Melanoma
• Lens Luxation
• Nuclear Sclerosis
• Pannus (Chronic Superficial Keratitis)
• Pigmentary Keratitis
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
• Proptosis (Eye out of Socket)
• Retinal Detachment
• Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS)
• Vitreal Degeneration

Learn more about these common conditions on ACVO’s website. ACVO also provides a useful video and brochure