Glaucoma management (medical & surgical)

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease in which pressure within the eye increases to dangerous levels. This increase in pressure can permanently damage the retina and optic nerve resulting in loss of vision. It is one of the leading causes of blindness in dogs and cats. Symptoms of this disease include redness of the sclera (white part of the eye), a blue or white cornea, a painful or squinting eye, a dilated and unresponsive pupil, excessive tearing and sudden blindness. If the pressure remains high, the eye itself may become enlarged. Glaucoma should be treated as an emergency.