Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pomeranian puppy born with very small eyes on both sides
By Dell, Melanie·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2010·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Severe bilateral microphthalmos in a Pomeranian pup.
Plain-English summary
A 4-week-old male Pomeranian puppy was brought to the vet because his eyes had been closed since birth. The vet found that the puppy's eyes were not fully developed, a condition known as severe bilateral microphthalmos, meaning his eyeballs were very small and underdeveloped. This condition is rare, and the exact cause is not well understood. Unfortunately, there is no treatment to correct this issue, and the puppy will likely face challenges due to his vision problems.
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Abstract
A 4-week-old male Pomeranian was presented with eyes that had remained closed since birth. Clinical examination of the orbits revealed that globes were bilaterally absent, suggesting clinical anophthalmos. Following ultrasound imaging of the orbits, a diagnosis of severe bilateral microphthalmos was made, a condition of rare occurrence with an etiology that is not fully understood.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21358938/