The naso-lacrimal duct (tear duct) is a passageway connecting the eye to the nose and mouth. Tears produced in the eye normally drain through this duct. There are two openings (puncta) to the duct on each eye; one is located on the upper lid, and the other is on the lower lid.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/nasolacrimal-duct-obstruction/" align="left"]Anterior uveitis is inflammation inside of the eye; affecting the anterior uvea (iris and ciliary body). This disease causes redness, cloudiness, and typically squinting and a decrease in functional vision depending on the severity. Sometimes, especially in severe or untreated cases, it can cause glaucoma (increased pressure within the eye) by limiting the fluid that exits from the eye.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/anterior-uveitis/" align="left"]Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is an inherited disease which occurs in many canine breeds, including the Labrador Retriever, Australian Cattle Dog (Blue and Red Heelers), and mixed dogs.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/progressive-retinal-atrophy/" align="left"]Proptosis is a forward displacement of the eyeball such that the animal can no longer blink over the eye. The condition occurs most frequently in breeds with prominent eyes such as Pug, Lhasa Apso, and Pekingese, although it can occur in other species such as cats, horses, and exotics.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/proptosis/" align="left"]Ectopic ciliae are hairs (eyelashes) which grow in an abnormal location and direction; emerging from the underside of the upper or lower eyelid and pointing directly toward the eye.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/ectopic-cilia/" align="left"]Basement Membrane Disease is a condition in which the epithelium (surface of the cornea) does not adhere properly, and results in chronic, painful, non-healing corneal ulcerations.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/basement-membrane-disease-bmd/" align="left"]Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome is a corneal disease that results in brown pigmentation that “grows” across the cornea. This is often concomitant with scar tissue formation and blood vessel infiltration.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/exposure-keratopathy-syndrome-eks/" align="left"]Entropion is a condition in which the eyelids roll in and result in eyelashes and facial hair rubbing against the cornea, which can lead to corneal ulcerations, corneal scarring, discomfort, and impaired vision.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/entropion/" align="left"]Glaucoma is described as an increase in pressure within the eye and if left untreated can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/glaucoma/" align="left"]In SARD, the retina is damaged rapidly (i.e. a matter of days) and results in an incurable loss of vision.
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