Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery for lens instability.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 1997
- Authors:
- Nasisse, M P & Glover, T L
- Affiliation:
- Department of Ophthalmology · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Lens luxation is a condition in dogs where the lens of the eye becomes unstable, which can lead to serious problems like glaucoma and even blindness if not treated. The best way to handle this issue is to remove the affected lens before any lasting damage occurs. Recently, veterinarians have been able to replace the removed lens with a synthetic one, which can help restore good vision. This means that if your dog is diagnosed with lens luxation, there are effective surgical options available to help preserve their eyesight.
Abstract
Lens luxation is a common and potentially blinding disease of dogs. If left untreated, degenerative changes in the pathways for aqueous humor result in glaucoma; however, if the lens is removed by ICLE before significant secondary changes occur, vision can be preserved. In addition, it is now possible to restore excellent vision by replacing the luxated lens with a synthetic IOL.
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