Common Conditions

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 Oncology (ACVO) has determined the top ophthalmic problems prevalent in pets and wildlife to be:

• Canine Eyelid Masses

• Cataracts

• Cherry Eye (Gland Prolapse)

• Corneal Endothelial Degeneration (CED)

• Corneal Sequestrum (Corneal necrosis)

• Corneal Ulcer

• Distichia (Abnormal eyelash growth)

• Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis sicca)

• Entropion

• Equine Recurrent Uveitis (ERU)

• Feline Ocular Herpes

• Geriatrics

• Glaucoma

• Ocular Prosthesis (Evisceration)

• Pannus (Chronic Superficial Keratitis)

• PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy)

• Proptosis

• Retinal Detachment

• Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS)

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