What can cause blindness in dogs?
There are many diseases that can cause blindness in dogs. The most common causes will be discussed here. Some of them include:
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) or Dry Eye Syndrome
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) or Degeneration (PRD)
- Retinal Pigment Epithelial Degeneration (RPED) or Central PRA
- Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARD)
- Severe or prolonged corneal diseases
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Congenital Malformations and Infections such as Microophthalmia
- Uveodermatological Syndrome (UDS)
- Detachment of the Retina due to injury
- Pressure on the optic nerve due to injury or diease
- Anophthalmia (being born with no eyes at all)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) or Degeneration (PRD)
Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDS)
