Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine glaucoma eye pressure checks done by owners in 14 dogs
By Westermeyer, Hans D & Salmon, Jacklyn H·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2026·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Owner Obtained Intraocular Pressure Measurements in Canine Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma: A Pilot Study in 14 Dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 14 dogs at risk for primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) had their eye pressure measured by their owners using a special device. Over time, nine of these dogs developed noticeable glaucoma, which was marked by a sudden spike in eye pressure. For those dogs that did develop glaucoma, treatment with latanoprost helped manage the condition, but they still experienced occasional increases in eye pressure. This study suggests that owners can play an important role in monitoring their dogs' eye health at home.
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Abstract
PURPOSE: To explore the clinical value of intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements obtained by owners in dogs predisposed to primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Owners of 14 dogs with eyes predisposed to developing PACG obtained IOP measurements with a TonoVet Plus from the time of diagnosis of PACG until they developed clinical PACG or were lost to follow up. RESULTS: Owners measured IOP values in 14 dogs. In nine dogs, IOP was measured until they developed overt glaucoma with marked IOP elevations. Four dogs were lost to follow-up, and IOP continues to be monitored in one dog. In seven of the nine dogs that developed overt glaucoma, onset of glaucoma was associated with a sudden rise in IOP > 50 mmHg that was not preceded by an obvious gradual rise in average IOP readings or prior smaller rises in IOP. Dogs that were treated with latanoprost following the onset of overt glaucoma continued to have sporadic rises in IOP. CONCLUSION: Owner obtained, at home IOP measurements can provide information that may be useful in the management of canine PACG.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41641715/