Module II. Intraocular diseases and blindness.*

Vision is the most vital sense in our patients, and blindness is probably one of the most devastating diagnosis an owner (and pet) can receive. Furthermore, many cases of blindness are ocular manifestations of systemic diseases. Even if blindness is irreversible, workup of these cases is mandatory to reach a systemic diagnosis that can save the animal’s life. This module will cover the workup, diagnosis and treatment of intraocular diseases.

Why do our patients go blind? Parts I & II

• This two part series will begin with the workup of the blind patient, to help you narrow down your list of differential diagnosis. We shall then review and discuss the workup, diagnosis and treatment of the leading causes of blindness. We shall cover “progressive retinal atrophy”, the most common inherited cause of blindness in dogs. Inflammations of the posterior segment, including posterior uveitis and optic neuritis. Retinal detachment, SARDS and other causes of blindness will also be covered

Further webinars:

Uveitis. It’s a clinical sign, not a diagnosis!

Diseases of the uvea. It is not just uveitis!

So much pressure! Understanding & treating glaucoma

Cataract. As a general practitioner, what can I do about it?

The “bulging eye”. How do I know? How do I treat?

Why do our patients go blind? Parts I & II

Do dogs really see in black & white? Facts and myths about animal vision

For general practitioners