Vision problems

Uveitis

Uveitis

General , Cat friendly clinic , Pet diseases , Dog diseases , Rabbits , Cat diseases / By

The uvea represents the vascular membrane of the eye and is made up of three main components: the iris (rainbow skin), the ciliary body and the choroid. The primary task of these structures is to ensure the blood vessel supply inside the eye. In medicine, the term “itis” refers to inflammation. Therefore, uveitis refers to the inflammation of these internal eye structures.

Uveitis Read More »

Asteroid hyalosis

Asteroid hyalosis in dogs

Dog diseases / By

Asteroid hyalosis (AH) is a common degenerative process in which fatty calcium globules accumulate in the vitreous humor. The condition rarely causes vision problems and surgical removal is rarely required. The presence of AH has been associated with systemic diseases such as diabetes; however, research in this area has been hampered by the lack of an animal model of AH.

Asteroid Hyalosis in Dogs Read More »

Scroll up