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.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/sudden-acquired-retinal-degeneration-sard/" align="left"]If MGA’s become large enough, they can cause irritation to the cornea and conjunctiva, and may reduce the normal ability to blink.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/meibomian-gland-adenoma-mga/" align="left"]Immune Mediated Superficial Keratitis or Pannus is most commonly seen in German Shepherds, though other breeds such as Greyhounds and Border Collies can be affected.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/pannus/" align="left"]Prolapsed Gland of the Nictitating Membrane (PGNM) or Cherry Eye is most commonly seen in English Bulldogs, Cocker Spaniels, and Beagles and occasionally in certain feline breeds such as Burmese, Himalayan, and Persians.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/prolapsed-gland-nictitating-membrane-pgnm-cherry-eye/" align="left"]Cataracts are opacities (clouding) in the lens which block light and can subsequently decrease an animal’s functional vision, depending on their severity.
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://eyespecialistsforanimals.com/cataracts/" align="left"]Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, commonly known as “dry eye”, is a condition in which the animal does not produce enough tears and thus cannot adequately lubricate the eyes.
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