by Paws Team | Feb 20, 2024 | news, ophthalmology
The Problem With Pannus What is it? Pannus, otherwise known as chronic superficial keratitis, is a condition in which a film of inflammatory tissue grows over the surface of the eye. This tissue typically darkens over time. What causes it? Both genetic and...
by Paws Team | Feb 15, 2024 | news, ophthalmology
SARDS = Sudden Vision Loss What is it? SARDS stands for Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome. This is a disease in which the retina suddenly and irreversibly degenerates. The retina is located at the back of the eye and is responsible for absorbing light and...
by Paws Team | Feb 13, 2024 | news, ophthalmology
Seeing Clearly Through Lens Dislocation What is it? The lens is a transparent structure that sits in the middle of the eye, it is responsible for focusing light onto the back of the eye. It is held in place by fine ligaments. Lens dislocation occurs when these fine...
by Paws Team | Feb 8, 2024 | cats, news, ophthalmology
A Look At Cats and Blood Pressure Blindness What causes it? There are various potential causes of high blood pressure in cats, such as kidney disease and thyroid disease. In some instances, a specific cause cannot be identified. How is it diagnosed? A diagnosis is...
by Paws Team | Feb 6, 2024 | news, ophthalmology
Corneal Sequestrum Conundrum What is it? A corneal sequestrum is a layer of dead tissue on the surface of the cornea (outer layer of the eye) that is typically dark brown or black. This is a painful condition that has the potential to become infected, leading to eye...
by Paws Team | Feb 2, 2024 | news, ophthalmology
Glaucoma: Take The Pressure Down What is it? Glaucoma refers to a buildup of abnormally high pressure inside the eye. It may be helpful to think of the eye as a bucket with a hole in the bottom, a tap running into the top of the bucket, and water draining out of the...
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