Species: Dog
Condition: Corneal Leukomas
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Corneal leukoma is the term to describe corneal opacities that are notable or dense. Corneal opacities that are of lesser degree are described as nebula (minor, diffuse, hazy opacity with indistinct borders) or macula (moderately dense opacity with a circumscribed border). Corneal leukoma results from the accumulation of a white material on or in the cornea of the eye. Commonly affected dogs are the hounds and Basenji breed. Surgical treatment is indicated for corneal leukomas.
Breeds exposed to Corneal Leukomas – Research Reference
German Schnauzer Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Schnauzer – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
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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