Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eye exam results in 100 retired racing Greyhounds
By Lynch, Gwendolyn L·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2007·Eye Care for Animals at City of Angels Veterinary Specialty Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ophthalmic examination findings in a group of retired racing Greyhounds.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 100 retired racing Greyhounds underwent thorough eye examinations to check for common eye problems. The results showed that many of these dogs had issues like cataracts, corneal scarring, and changes in the back of the eye, such as vitreal degeneration. The average tear production was normal, but some dogs had elevated intraocular pressure. Overall, eye problems were found to be quite common in these retired racers, highlighting the importance of regular eye check-ups for this breed.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To characterize the frequency and types of ophthalmic findings in a group of retired racing Greyhounds. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Complete ophthalmic examinations of both eyes of 100 retired racing Greyhounds were performed. Anterior segment examinations were performed by slit-lamp biomicroscopy. Tear production was measured by Schirmer tear test. Intraocular pressures were obtained by applanation tonometry. The posterior segments were examined by binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy following pharmacologic dilation. A photographic record of abnormalities was obtained whenever possible. RESULTS: Mean tear production by Schirmer tear test was 21 mm/min (range 11-30 mm/min). Mean intraocular pressure by applanation tonometry was 16 mmHg (range 9-28 mmHg). The most prevalent anterior segment findings were cataracts (17% dogs, 11% eyes), corneal degeneration/scarring (6% dogs, 4% eyes), and suspected typical and atypical 'pannus' (total 4% dogs, 4% eyes). The most prevalent posterior segment abnormalities were vitreal degeneration (31% dogs, 38% eyes) and chorioretinal degeneration/scarring (7% dogs, 4% eyes). Other findings included anterior chamber vitreal strands, stretched lens zonules, periocular alopecia, a case of mild unilateral chemosis, and a distichium. CONCLUSIONS: Ophthalmic abnormalities are not uncommon in retired racing Greyhounds.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17970997/