Species: Dog
Condition: Cataract With Microphthalmia
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Dogs diagnosed with the problem have prominent third eyelids and small eyes which may seem to be buried in the eye socket. Puppies affected early in development often have eyes that are smaller than normal. The condition is inherited via an autosomal recessive gene in miniature schnauzers and Doberman pinschers. In merle Australian shepherds, micropthalmia with ocular dysgenesis is considered a recessive trait. There is usually no visual problems in mild cases, however the eyeballs fills about half of the opening in moderate microphthalmia. There is no successful treatment for the problem.
Breeds exposed to Cataract With Microphthalmia – Research Reference
“Irish Water Spaniel Cross – (Rubin 1989
Wolfhound Cross – (Vollmar 2000)
Irish Wolfhound Cross – (Vollmar 2000)
Irish Wolfhound – (Vollmar 2000)
Wolfhound – (Vollmar 2000)
“Irish Water Spaniel – (Rubin 1989
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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