The cornea is a transparent barrier that covers the front of the eye, and consists of the outer epithelium, the stroma, Descemet’s membrane, and the endothelium. The cornea protects the eye against external substances, such as dust and germs, and also functions to focus and control how much light enters the eye. This tissue is [...]
Ocular squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common cancer that affects horses’ eyes. These tumors can spread rapidly, resulting in vision impairment, blindness, and in rare cases, death. In the initial stages, these lesions can appear benign, so detection can be a challenge for owners, unless they know the concerning signs. Our team at [...]
Uveitis is a general term referring to inflammation affecting the intraocular vascular uveal tract. The tract is comprised of the iris (i.e., the colored part of the eye), the choroid (i.e., the thin tissue layer between the retina and the sclera), and the ciliary body (i.e., the structure that connects the iris and the choroid). [...]
Cats have more eye colors than most other domestic species. Your cat’s eye color is hereditary, and depends on how much melanin is distributed to their iris, which is the colored tissue around your cat’s pupil that helps control the pupil size. This structure can be invaded by certain cancers, with diffuse iris melanoma the [...]
Viral infections can be extremely debilitating, causing lifelong issues for some cats. These diseases can also cause uveitis, a painful condition that affects your cat’s eyes. Our team at Veterinary Vision Center would like to educate you on what viruses can affect your cat’s eyes, and ways you can protect your cat. What is uveitis [...]
Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve, a vital eye structure for maintaining vision. While horses tend to adapt well if they lose sight in one or both eyes, this situation is not ideal. Our team at Veterinary Vision Center wants to help you understand this condition in case your horse [...]
The retina is a light-sensitive layer of cells along the back of the eye that triggers impulses through the optic nerve to the brain, forming a visual image. Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a degenerative disease that causes these retinal cells to deteriorate, resulting in a progressive decline in an affected pet’s vision. Our team [...]
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS), also known as dry eye, is a common issue many dogs face. Multiple conditions can result in KCS, including immune-mediated disease, endocrine disease, infectious disease, and neurogenic causes. Our team at Veterinary Vision Center wants to give you more information about how neurogenic KCS can affect dogs, and how this condition is [...]
Chronic kidney disease commonly causes hypertension in dogs and cats. Other causes in cats include hyperthyroidism, a high sodium diet, and certain medications. Other causes in dogs include hyperadrenocorticism, adrenal gland tumors, kidney tumors, diabetes mellitus, elevated red blood cell counts (polycythemia), and hypothyroidism. Spontaneous hypertension can occur in dogs and cats, but this condition [...]
Dogs are inquisitive creatures and love to explore every corner of their world. Their eyes play a crucial role in their ability to investigate their surroundings. The team at Veterinary Vision Center wants you to know about entropion, which can threaten your dog’s vision if not recognized and addressed promptly. What is entropion and what [...]