Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ophthalmic manifestations and complications of dental disease in dogs and cats.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 1996
- Authors:
- Ramsey, D T et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine · United States
Plain-English summary
Dental problems in dogs and cats can sometimes lead to eye issues because the back teeth are close to the eyes. While eye problems can be spotted quickly, the dental issues causing them might be missed. If dental disease isn't treated properly, it can lead to tooth loss, serious eye problems that could threaten vision, or even the loss of the eye itself. If an eye exam suggests a dental issue, it's important for the vet to check the back teeth carefully to find the real problem. Treatment should address both the dental disease and any eye issues that have developed as a result.
Abstract
Ophthalmic manifestations of dental disease may occur in dogs and cats because of the proximity between posterior maxillary teeth and the orbit. Ophthalmic disorders may be diagnosed promptly, but the initiating dental disease may be overlooked. Inappropriate diagnosis and treatment of dental disease may result in loss of teeth, irreversible vision-threatening ophthalmic disease, or, ultimately, loss of the globe. When ophthalmic examination results are suggestive of a primary dental disorder, thorough examination of the maxillary teeth is imperative to diagnose appropriately the underlying dental disease. Therapy should include treatment of the dental disease and secondary ophthalmic disorders.
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