Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery for glaucoma.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 1997
- Authors:
- Cook, C S
- Affiliation:
- Department of Growth and Development · United States
Plain-English summary
Glaucoma is a condition that affects the eyes of small animals, and most cases will eventually need surgery to help manage the pressure inside the eye over the long term. There are different types of surgeries depending on the situation; some aim to reduce the fluid production in the eye to help preserve vision, while others are for eyes that can no longer see and may involve removing the eye or placing a prosthetic eye. The article discusses when these surgeries are appropriate, how they are performed, and the possible complications that can arise. Overall, surgical treatment is often necessary for effective management of glaucoma in pets.
Abstract
Most cases of glaucoma in small animals ultimately require surgical treatment for long-term control of intraocular pressure. Surgical procedures that have the potential to preserve vision in acute cases are categorized into those that reduce aqueous production (cyclodestructive techniques). Salvage procedures for irreversibly blind eyes include enucleation, implantation of an intraocular prosthesis, and pharmacologic ciliary body ablation. The indications, surgical technique, and complications of these procedures are discussed in this article.
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