Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Golden Retriever eye pigment disease diagnosis and treatment
By Townsend, Wendy M et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2020·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Golden retriever pigmentary uveitis: Challenges of diagnosis and treatment.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A Golden Retriever with pigmentary uveitis (a serious eye condition) may show symptoms like redness, squinting, or changes in vision. This condition can lead to severe complications and sometimes requires surgery. It's important for veterinarians to use specific criteria to diagnose this issue accurately, which helps ensure that owners and breeders can trust the diagnosis and treatment process. If you notice any eye problems in your Golden Retriever, it's crucial to consult your vet for proper evaluation and care.
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Abstract
Pigmentary uveitis (PU), also known as Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis (GRPU), is a common ocular condition of Golden Retrievers that has severe, vision-threatening ocular complications and can require surgical intervention. In order to ensure consistency in the diagnosis of GRPU between examiners, a specified set of diagnostic criteria must be applied. This is critical to ensure owners, breeders, and veterinary ophthalmologists maintain confidence in the ocular certification process. Therefore, current and former members of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists' Genetics Committee came together to draft this Viewpoint Article on the challenges of diagnosis and treatment of Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis for veterinary ophthalmologists, Golden Retriever owners, and Golden Retriever breeders.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32639654/