Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery for dogs with lens instability - can it save vision?
By Nasisse, M P & Glover, T L·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·1997·Department of Ophthalmology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgery for lens instability.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with lens luxation, a condition where the eye's lens becomes unstable, can face serious vision problems and even blindness if not treated. If caught early, the lens can be surgically removed, which helps prevent further eye damage like glaucoma. New techniques now allow veterinarians to replace the removed lens with a synthetic one, restoring the dog's vision to excellent levels. Early intervention is key to preserving sight in affected dogs.
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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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