Cataract: acquired

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Sections available in full article Introduction, Pathogenesis, Etiology, Timecourse (incubation, duration), Treatment, Initial symptomatic treatment, Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Contributors Dr Paul Gerding DVM MS DipACVO
Dr David L Williams MA VetMB PhD CertVOphthal FRCVS

Introduction

  • See also cataract Cataract for details of diagnosis and management.
  • Cause : multiple etiologies all resulting in similar clinical picture.
  • Signs : of underlying disease and lens opacity.
  • Diagnosis : recognition of cataract and identification of underlying cause.
  • Treatment : manage cause, cataract surgery may be indicated.
  • Prognosis : depends on cause.

Sources

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Denis H M, Brooks D E, Alleman A R, Andrew S E & Plummer C (2003) Detection of anti-lens crystallin antibody in dogs with and without cataracts. Vet Ophthalmol. 6 (4), 321-327.PubMed
  • Williams D L, Boydell I P & Long R D (1996) Current concepts in the management of canine cataract - a survey of techniques used by surgeons in Britain, Europe and the USA and a review of recent literature. Vet Rec 138, 347-353.
  • Davidson M, Nasisse M, Jamieson V et al(1991) Traumatic anterior lens disruption. JAAHA 27 , 410-414.

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