Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hereditary and breed-related eye diseases in cats in France
By Bott, Matthieu Mp & Chahory, Sabine·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2022·Ecole Nationale Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Epidemiology and clinical presentation of feline presumed hereditary or breed-related ocular diseases in France: retrospective study of 129 cats.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 129 cats in France was found to have various inherited eye problems, with symptoms like squinting or cloudy eyes. The most common issues included entropion (where the eyelids roll inward), corneal sequestration (a type of eye ulcer), cataracts, and retinal dysplasia. Persian and Maine Coon breeds were particularly affected by these conditions. While the study highlighted the need for better screening of these eye diseases in cats, specific treatments for these conditions were not detailed. If your cat shows signs of eye problems, it’s important to consult your veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to describe the epidemiology and clinical presentation of presumed hereditary or presumed breed-related ocular diseases in a population of cats in France. METHODS: Medical records from between September 2013 and August 2017 were reviewed to identify cats with at least one presumed hereditary or breed-related ocular disease. Cats with concurrent, or a history of, ocular or systemic infectious diseases were excluded. Signalment, history and clinical findings were recorded. RESULTS: Of the 1161 cats that presented to our institution during the study period, 129 were diagnosed with at least one presumed hereditary or presumed breed-related ocular disease (11.1%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 9.3-12.9). Five ocular abnormalities had a prevalence of >1%: entropion, corneal sequestration, persistent pupillary membrane, cataract and retinal dysplasia. The prevalence of entropion was 2.2% (95% CI 1.3-3.0), with Persians ( = 0.03), Maine Coons (<0.01) and male cats (<0.01) being over-represented. The prevalence of corneal sequestration was 2.4% (95% CI 1.5-3.3), with Persians (<0.01) and Exotic Shorthairs ( = 0.02) being over-represented. Persistent pupillary membranes and cataracts had the same prevalence of 2.3% (95% CI 1.5-3.2), with no particular sex or breed significantly over-represented. Retinal dysplasia had a prevalence of 1.6% (95% CI 0.8-2.3) and Persian cats were over-represented ( = 0.04). Anterior segment dysgenesis had a low prevalence (0.9%, 95% CI 0.4-1.5), with all affected cats being domestic shorthairs and this breed therefore was over-represented ( = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In a French population of cats, presumed hereditary or breed-related ocular diseases accounted for 11.1% of all ocular diseases. Cataracts, corneal sequestration, persistent pupillary membrane, entropion and retinal dysplasia were the most common conditions. Statistical breed over-representation was observed for entropion, corneal sequestration and retinal dysplasia. We recommend that more systematic screening of feline species is conducted.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35257624/