Retinal dysplasia
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Retinal dysplasia is an
genetic defects
. Retinal dysplasia is characterized by folds or rosettes (round clumps) of the retinal tissue.
Retinal dysplasia in dogs
Most cases of retinal dysplasia in
canine herpesvirus, or radiation
of the eye in newborns.
Commonly affected breeds
- Bedlington Terrier - complete retinal dysplasia.
- Sealyham Terrier - complete retinal dysplasia.
- Rottweiler - focal or multifocal.
- English Springer Spaniel - focal, multifocal, or geographic.
- American Cocker Spaniel - focal or multifocal.
- Beagle - focal or multifocal.
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - retinal folds, geographic, or retinal detachment.
- Labrador Retriever - focal, multifocal, geographic, or complete retinal dysplasia. It can also be seen in combination with a congenital skeletal disorder.
- Australian Shepherd - retinal dysplasia occurs with other eye disorders, such as an oval pupil, microcornea (small cornea), cataracts, and retinal detachment.[1]
Retinal dysplasia in other animals
- feline panleukopenia, which cause necrosisand disorganization of the retina. It appears as folds and rosettes.
- Herefords. Both forms often cause retinal detachment.
- Sheep - Retinal dysplasia occurs by in utero infection with bluetongue disease.
- Horses - Retinal dysplasia is bilateral, not inherited, and appears as multifocal or geographic disease. It is usually accompanied by other eye problems.
- Chickens[1]
See also
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