Glaucoma is a disorder of all species due to a rise of intraocular pressure (IOP) beyond
which is compatible with ganglion cell and axon function, often resulting in optic nerve …

Glaucoma usually causes rapid blindness in small animals and should be treated as a true
ophthalmic emergency. Current treatment is directed toward decreasing intraocular pressure …

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that commonly leads to vision loss in cats and dogs.
Although the definition of the disease has evolved over the years to indicate a …

The glaucomas in animals consist of a group of diseases that share the common feature of
elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) and subsequent retinal ganglion cell (RGC) loss and …

Glaucoma can be treated by medical and surgical options. Most ophthalmologists believe
that patients with glaucoma are best treated with surgery. Early recognition of clinical signs …

Most cases of glaucoma in small animals ultimately require surgical treatment for long-term
control of intraocular pressure. Surgical procedures that have the potential to preserve vision …

Canine glaucoma is a group of disorders that are generally associated with increased
intraocular pressure (IOP) resulting in a characteristic optic neuropathy. Glaucoma is a …

Canine glaucoma can be treated medically or surgically, depending on the underlying
cause, disease stage, desired outcome, available equipment, and owner's financial …

Objective To evaluate the 350‐mm2 Baerveldt glaucoma drainage device (GDD) in dogs
with refractory glaucoma when modifications to address postoperative hypotony …

Glaucoma is a common cause of vision loss in cats and dogs. Increased intraocular
pressure (IOP) is a significant risk factor in the pathogenesis of the disease in humans and a …