Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical laser treatments for canine glaucoma and vision control
By Bras, Dineli & Maggio, Federica·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2015·Ophthalmology Department, United States·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Surgical Treatment of Canine Glaucoma: Cyclodestructive Techniques.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with glaucoma, which causes increased pressure in the eye, may show symptoms like squinting, redness, or a cloudy appearance in the eye. Surgical options, particularly diode laser treatments, can help manage this condition by reducing fluid production in the eye. The endoscopic approach allows vets to see the area better and treat it more precisely, leading to improved outcomes for the dog's vision and eye pressure control. Many dogs benefit from these advanced treatments, which can help maintain their quality of life.
People also search for: dog glaucoma symptoms · canine eye surgery options · diode laser treatment for dogs
Abstract
Medical and surgical management of canine glaucoma can be challenging. The goal of surgical treatment is to manipulate the inflow and/or outflow of aqueous humor. This article describes the inflow-reducing, cyclodestructive techniques. Diode cyclophotocoagulation is the most common cyclodestructive procedure performed in humans and animals. Diode laser energy can be applied via a transscleral (transscleral cyclophotocoagulation [TSCP]) or an endoscopic (endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation [ECP]) approach. ECP provides direct visualization of the targeted ciliary body, allowing safer and more titratable treatment than TSCP techniques, offering a better long-term prognosis for vision and intraocular pressure control. Advancements in diode laser therapy seem promising.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26342764/