Glaucoma test for dogs

[107barney]

Barney had a test today for glaucoma and I thought I'd share in case anyone is interested.

He is almost 11 and is showing some haze in his eye called Nuclear or Lenticular Sclerosis. This condition is part of the normal aging of the eye. It is different than cataracts and the dog's vision is not usually impaired.

Since there is no way to know if dogs have glaucoma, I thought it was worthwhile to have Barney's eyes more thorougly checked. Since my vet has the equipment to test for glaucoma, I did not have to go to the eye specialist and my vet could perform the test.

She put anesthesia drops in his eyes and used a Tonometry machine to test him for glaucoma. The only way to tell if a dog has glaucoma is through this test, and that's why I wanted to have it done. Barney's eyes were 18 mm/Hg which was in the normal range.

I thought this procedure was well worth the $32 my vet charged me and I can rest easy now knowing Barney not only can still see very well but also he has no glaucoma.

This is the test Glaucoma Test for Dogs | eHow.com

[yorkietalkjilly]

I sure had never heard of such a test so it is good to know there is a way to test the pressure now and wow, that price is reasonable. Good post.

[Maximo]

Thank you for sharing this info Cathy. Glad to hear Barney's eyes are in great shape.

[Patti]

Thanks for posting this. I just posted in a thread by Lou about her Cassie having glaucoma and was wondering how and who tests for it. Nikki is estimated to be 17 and has had the Nuclear sclerosis for at least 3 years that I know of and cataracts in both eyes. When he goes back next month for a check on his kidney failure I will check in to it.