Tonometry – A Preventative Procedure for Canine Glaucoma Glaucoma in dogs refers to a group of diseases that result in an increased pressure of the fluid within the eye. This increased pressure is both painful and may result in loss of sight due to damage of the retina and optic nerve. Certain breeds are more likely to suffer from glaucoma. The disease is most frequently seen in Cocker Spaniels, Terriers, Northern breeds such as the Siberian Husky, Poodles, Beagles, Jack Russell Terriers, Bassett Hounds and Dalmations. However, primary glaucoma has been documented in almost every single breed. Canine glaucoma can present as an emergency and quickly progress to blindness. We are delighted to have recently invested in a state of the art high quality Tono-Pen Avia Vet tonometer, which aids rapid diagnosis. The tonometer is used to measure the pressure inside the eye,and is an essential diagnostic procedure during an eye examination where glaucoma or uveitis is suspected. A simple and non-invasive procedure, tonometry allows us to evaluate too high or too low pressure in the eye, as well as monitoring glaucomatous and inflamed eyes for progression or improvement from therapy. A normal reading is around 12 to 25 mmHg. Many dogs in the at-risk breeds have their ocular pressures taken at the time of their annual health examination and vaccination.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 12:17:12 +0000
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