Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog breeds most affected by eye removal after cataract surgery
By Scott, Erin M et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2013·Department of Pathobiological Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Major breed distribution of canine patients enucleated or eviscerated due to glaucoma following routine cataract surgery as well as common histopathologic findings within enucleated globes.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that certain dog breeds, including Cocker Spaniels, Boston Terriers, and Labrador Retrievers, are at higher risk of developing glaucoma after cataract surgery, which can lead to the need for eye removal (enucleation). Symptoms of glaucoma can include pain, redness, and vision loss. The research showed that many of the affected dogs had specific eye problems, such as inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. If you have one of these breeds and are considering cataract surgery, it's important to discuss the risks with your veterinarian to ensure the best outcome for your pet.
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Abstract
PURPOSE: To identify the most significantly represented breeds that were enucleated or eviscerated due to intractable glaucoma following elective cataract surgery and to describe the major histopathologic features of enucleated globes. METHODS: A retrospective review of the Comparative Ocular Pathology Laboratory of Wisconsin database revealed 153 canine evisceration or enucleation submissions that met inclusion criteria. The most commonly represented breeds were identified, and enucleated globes of these breeds were further evaluated histologically (n = 69). Following standard hematoxylin & eosin staining, globes were evaluated for the presence of; corneal pathology, goniodysgenesis, pigment dispersion, pre-iridal fibrovascular membranes (PIFVMs), peripheral anterior, and/or posterior synechiation, inflammatory infiltrates, lens pathology, retinal pathology, and/or endophthalmitis. RESULTS: The most significantly represented breeds were the Cocker Spaniel (11.7%), Boston Terrier (10.5%), Labrador Retriever (6.5%), Bichon Frise (6.5%), Shih Tzu (5.8%), and Jack Russell Terrier (5.8%). Common histopathologic findings included inflammatory keratitis, the presence of PIFVMs, and lymphoplasmacytic uveal infiltrates. CONCLUSIONS: The Cocker Spaniel, Boston Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Bichon Frise, Shih Tzu, and Jack Russell Terrier may be at increased risk of the development of glaucoma following elective cataract surgery. These findings have potential clinical implications.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23406449/