Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Medical treatment options to lower eye pressure in dogs with glaucoma
By Alario, Anthony F et al.·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2015·VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Medical Treatment of Primary Canine Glaucoma.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with glaucoma, a painful eye condition that can lead to blindness, was treated to lower the pressure inside the eye. While there is no cure for glaucoma, the goal of treatment is to reduce the pressure and keep the dog comfortable and able to see. The vet used specific medications designed to lower eye pressure effectively. With the right treatment, many dogs can maintain their vision and comfort despite this challenging condition.
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Abstract
Glaucoma is a painful and often blinding group of ocular diseases for which there is no cure. Although the definition of glaucoma is rapidly evolving, elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) remains the most consistent risk factor of glaucoma in the canine patient. Therapy should be aimed at neuroprotection. The mainstay of therapy focuses on reducing IOP and maintaining a visual and comfortable eye. This article discusses the most current ocular hypotensive agents, focusing on their basic pharmacology, efficacy at lowering IOP, and recommended use in the treatment of idiopathic canine glaucoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26319445/