by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma Testing, In-House Laboratory, Senior Pet Care
Glaucoma is a condition in which pressure is placed on the eye, causing inadequate fluid drainage in the eye. If the condition becomes chronic or persists without treatment, it will eventually cause permanent damage to the optic nerve, resulting in blindness. Glaucoma...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma Testing, In-House Laboratory, Senior Pet Care
Many different conditions can cause glaucoma. Glaucoma is classified as either primary or secondary in animals. Primary Glaucoma is an inherited condition. Primary glaucoma occurs in many breeds of dogs, including the American Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound, Chow Chow,...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma Testing, In-House Laboratory, Senior Pet Care
Glaucoma is increased pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure = IOP). Cells inside the eye produce a clear fluid (“aqueous humor”) that maintains the shape of the eye and nourishes the tissues inside the eye. (Note: aqueous humor is NOT the same fluid as tears....
