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Squinting Eyes a timely manner, what can you expect from an exam from Next, if a corneal scratch or ulcer in the front tissue

your veterinarian? of the eye is suspected, we will recommend that a green
Whether an eyelash or a more severe problem, they stain is applied. That stain (called fluorescein) will
will have the capability and expertise to perform a full highlight microscopic or larger defects. Corneal ulcers
ophthalmic exam, diagnose and treat many ocular diseases. can progress rapidly if not treated with antibiotics and
There are three major causes of ocular pain: corneal pain medications, often resulting in emergency surgery
disease, inflammation inside of the eye, and high ocular to save the eye if medical therapy is not sought early
pressures. Your veterinarian will first use a combination enough.
of lights and magnification tools to evaluate your dog’s Finally, they have a specialized instrument to screen
vision and ocular tissues. If indicated, they will then your pet for high eye pressures (glaucoma). If glaucoma
recommend further testing. is suspected, they will numb your dog’s eye with an
Just as many people can develop dry eye, so can many anesthetic eye drop, and check their intraocular pressure
dog breeds (brachycephalic breeds, cocker spaniels, with a tonometer. The tonometer calculates the eye
West Highland white terriers, etc.). They can test your pressure once it gently is applied to the surface of the eye.
dog’s tear production with a specialized strip of paper Regular glaucoma screening is essential in many breeds
If your pet suddenly develops squinting or a red eye, how impregnated with dye. They will place these test strips that are predisposed to this potentially blinding disease
do you know if it’s serious or a benign problem? Ideally, in contact with your dog’s eye and measure how much (e.g. beagles, basset hounds, cocker spaniels, Boston
you would take your pet to your vet as soon as reasonably tears are produced. If your dog’s tear production is low, terriers, etc.). If undiagnosed or untreated, glaucoma will
possible as ocular problems can develop very quickly. If treatment with a prescription eye medication is often a invariably result in blindness and profound ocular pain.
you’re not able to pursue this, you can try safely rinsing sufficient and rapid therapy. However, dry eye is most Although many ocular diseases are easily treated,
with eye wash or a topical lubricant if you have some often a condition that requires lifelong therapy. If drops specialized diagnostic tests may help aid your veterinarian
handy around the house. If this doesn’t resolve the issue in are discontinued, your dog’s dry eye will return. in directing treatment. Expect your veterinarian to discuss
checking your dog’s tear production, staining their eye
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