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If a dog develops acute glaucoma, the goal is to reduce the IOP as soon as possible to prevent permanent optic nerve damage and loss of vision. The most commonly used strategies to decrease IOP in acute glaucomas include hyperosmotic agents, prostaglandin analogues.
5 Ιουλ 2024 · Medical treatment options for canine glaucoma include eye drops, oral medications, and laser therapy to reduce intraocular pressure. Surgical treatment options for canine glaucoma may include procedures such as gonioimplantation, cyclocryotherapy, or laser cyclophotocoagulation.
10 Οκτ 2023 · Glaucoma in dogs is caused by increased pressure in the eyeball, and it can lead to severe pain and blindness. Learn about signs and potential treatments.
In recent years, through the use of high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS), we have been able to image the ciliary cleft where aqueous passes after it moves through the iridocorneal angle, and the results have revealed another factor that can contribute to increased intraocular pressure whether the iridocorneal angle is normal or not.
The goals of medical treatment of glaucoma therapy in dogs are: To normalize IOP to preserve or regain vision, if possible; To alleviate pain by controlling IOP if vision has been permanently lost; Medical therapy of glaucoma either reduces the formation of AH or improves the outflow of AH.
2 Μαΐ 2023 · Prompt recognition and treatment to reduce the intraoccular pressures is key in canine patients with glaucoma. If treatment is delayed, glaucoma can cause permanent damage or result in enucleation of the affected eye.
To detect early glaucoma, a veterinarian uses an instrument called a tonometer to measure the pressure within the eye. This is often done for high-risk breeds of dogs as part of the general physical examination.
