Species: Dog
Condition: Anophthalmia
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
This is a very rare congenital condition in which a dog is born without one or both of its eyes. It can affect all breeds of dogs however, breeds that carry the gene for double merle coat patterns, such as the Australian shepherd, are more susceptible to the condition. Double merle dogs are those which are born with two copies of the merle gene and absence of pigmentation, which can eventually lead to vision problems. A dig born with anopthalmia needs specialized care to help them adapt to their environment.
Breeds exposed to Anophthalmia – Research Reference
German Shepherd Cross – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
Alsatian Cross – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
“Labradoodle Cross – (Morgan
“Labrador Retriever Cross – (Morgan
“Labrador Cross – (Morgan
“Labrador – (Morgan
German Shepherd – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
Alsatian – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
“Labrador Retriever – (Morgan
“Labradoodle – (Morgan
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Anophthalmia or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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