Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Uveal cysts and pigmentary uveitis in Midwestern Golden Retrievers
By Townsend, Wendy M & Gornik, Kara R·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2013·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of uveal cysts and pigmentary uveitis in Golden Retrievers in three Midwestern states.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that about 35% of Golden Retrievers in the Midwest had uveal cysts, which are small fluid-filled sacs in the eye, and around 6% had pigmentary uveitis (PU), an eye condition that can cause inflammation. This is higher than previous reports, suggesting that these eye issues are more common in this breed than once thought. If your Golden Retriever shows signs of eye problems, such as squinting or redness, it's important to have them checked by a vet, as these conditions can affect their vision. Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage these eye issues effectively.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of uveal cysts and pigmentary uveitis (PU) in Golden Retrievers in 3 Midwestern states. DESIGN: Prospective cross-sectional study. ANIMALS: 164 American Kennel Club-registered Golden Retrievers in the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. PROCEDURES: For all dogs, biomicroscopic and binocular indirect ophthalmoscopic examinations of both eyes were performed after pupillary dilation. A finding of pigment deposition in a radial pattern or in zones on the anterior aspect of the lens capsule of 1 or both eyes was required for a diagnosis of PU. RESULTS: Eighty of the 328 (24.4%) eyes and 57 of the 164 (34.8%) dogs had visible uveal cysts. Of those 80 eyes with cysts, 41 (51.3%) had a single cyst located nasally and posterior to the iris, 33 (41.3%) had multiple uveal cysts, and 6 (75%) had a single, free-floating cyst. A diagnosis of PU was made for 9 (5.5%) dogs. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Prevalences of uveal cysts (34.3%) and PU (5.5%) in the examined Golden Retrievers were both higher than prevalences reported previously (5.4% for uveal cysts and 1.5% for PU) in the Canine Eye Registry Foundation's 2009 All-Breeds Report. Study findings have indicated that PU is not a rare condition and should be considered as a differential diagnosis for Golden Retrievers with ocular disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24134580/