Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Outcomes of retinal detachment treatments in 34 dogs
By Grahn, Bruce H et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2007·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chronic retinal detachment and giant retinal tears in 34 dogs: outcome comparison of no treatment, topical medical therapy, and retinal reattachment after vitrectomy.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with chronic retinal detachment and giant retinal tears were treated in different ways to see which method worked best. Dogs that received no treatment mostly developed serious eye problems and many had to have their eyes removed or were euthanized due to blindness. Those treated with topical medications also faced complications, with some needing surgery or euthanasia. However, dogs that underwent surgery to reattach the retina had much better outcomes, with most retaining their vision and not developing further issues.
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Abstract
The outcomes of dog's eyes with chronic (> 1 month) retinal detachment and giant retinal tears without therapy were compared with those treated with topical steroids and antiglaucoma medications, and with those that received a vitrectomy, retinal reattachment, endolaser therapy, and silicone oil tamponade. Fourteen of 16 eyes that did not receive therapy developed uveitis and secondary glaucoma, and were enucleated (4) or eviscerated (6); and 2 dogs were euthanized due to blindness and uveitis. Two eyes in 2 dogs remain without treatment, 1 and 3 years later. Fifteen of 19 eyes that received topical therapy developed nonresponsive uveitis and secondary glaucoma, and were enucleated (4) or eviscerated (9), 1 dog that was affected bilaterally was euthanized; and 3 eyes remain on topical anti-inflammatory therapy and the medication has been discontinued on 1 eye. Four of 6 eyes surgically reattached remain without clinical manifestations of uveitis and secondary glaucoma and 3 of these eyes have functional vision. Light microscopic observations completed on failed globes in the 3 groups were similar.
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