Eyes
Many different things can affect a dogs eyes from something as simple as a punctate cataract from an injury to
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) and
Hereditary Cataracts.
Here are
some of the diseases or problems your dog could have with their eyes that can be determined with a CERF exam:
- Entropion
- Ectropion
- Distichiasis
- Corneal
dystrophy-epithelial/stromal
- Corneal
dystrophy-endothelial
- Inherited/Pannus
- Persistent
pupillary membrane iris to iris
- Iris
Hypoplasia
- Vitreous
degeneration syneresis
- Vitreous
degeneration ant chamber
Sample CERF Form
CERF Testing Requirements and Costs
Some eye problems require lab tests and samples to be sent in for testing, these are Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) and Hereditary Cataracts (HC),
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA).
Currently Aussies need to have a CERF exam to have their eyes cleared of any problems, but CEA is becoming a concern for Aussies and should be looked at for overall health.
Anatomy of the Eye
Image Source: ASPCA Complete Dog Care Manual
Rev. 17 June 09
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