Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acute vision loss after general anesthesia in a cat.
- Journal:
- Veterinary ophthalmology
- Year:
- 2001
- Authors:
- Jurk, I R et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
A 6-year-old, male castrated, domestic shorthair cat presented with a 2-week history of blindness following general anesthesia. Behavioral changes, lethargy, inappetence and neurological deficits were also noted. Ophthalmic evaluation revealed blindness, normal pupillary light response and dazzle response, but no other abnormalities. Serodiagnostic testing for common infectious agents was negative and a cerebrospinal fluid analysis was normal. History and postmortem examination following euthanasia revealed cerebrocortical necrosis most consistent with anesthesia related hypoxia.
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