Species: Dog
Condition: Multiple Colobomas
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Coloboma is a result of the incomplete eye development seen as a gap in one or more eye structures. When it is located in the iris, it looks like it has a keyhole in it; but it can be seen in other eye structures, from eyelids and lens to optic disk. Depending on the location and the severity of the defect, a range of symptoms can be seen: cataract, lens displacement, impaired vision and further complications eventually leading to blindness. Coloboma can be diagnosed in puppies as young as 14 days; as soon as their eyes are opened. The vet will ophthalmoscopically examine the defect and depending on the severity recommend surgical treatment.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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