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Learn about the genetic diseases that cause progressive vision loss and blindness in dogs and cats. Find out the types, symptoms, causes, and affected breeds of PRA and CPRA.
Cat eye syndrome (CES) or Schmid–Fraccaro syndrome is a rare condition caused by an extra chromosome of chromosome 22. It can affect various organs and cause intellectual disability, and is named for the characteristic eye defects.
Cats can see some colors and can tell the difference between red, blue and yellow lights, as well as between red and green lights. They are dichromats with two types of cone opsins, LWS and SWS1, and have a tapetum lucidum that improves their vision in low light.
Optic neuropathy is damage to the optic nerve from any cause, such as ischemia, inflammation, compression, infiltration, or trauma. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of different types of optic neuropathy, such as ischemic, optic neuritis, and radiation optic neuropathy.
Toxoplasmic chorioretinitis is an infection of the eye caused by Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that can be transmitted by cats or uncooked meat. It can cause vision loss, scarring, and inflammation in the back of the eye. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of AION, a condition that affects the optic nerve and causes vision loss. AION can be arteritic or non-arteritic, and is often associated with cardiovascular risk factors and nocturnal hypotension.
Of course, not all cats hate water, nor is it a guarantee that your Maine Coon kitty will grow up to be a swimmer. After all, it’s not a Golden Retriever. In fact the best way to get your cat to ...
Visual impairment is the partial or total inability of visual perception, which may be caused by various conditions or problems in the eye or brain. Learn about the symptoms, complications, treatment, and prevalence of visual impairment, as well as the different categories and definitions used by WHO and other countries.