Category: Pet Ophthalmology

Norwalk Animal Hospital Client Education Article
Canine Health

Glaucoma

Glaucoma Glaucoma is considered an emergency condition of the eye for both the dog and cat. As is the case in man, glaucoma can result in a permanent blindness within a very short period of time. By definition, glaucoma occurs

Norwalk Animal Hospital Client Education Article
Canine Health

Epiphora

Epiphora Epiphora is the term used to describe the overflow of tears on to the skin of the lower eyelid. This condition occurs if there is an overproduction of tear fluid, an inadequate drainage of tear fluid or a combination

Norwalk Animal Hospital Client Education Article
Canine Health

Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivis Sicca – KCS)

Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivis Sicca – KCS) Dry eye is a condition that occurs spontaneously, to mostly small breed dogs, where the tear production becomes inadequate to keep the eye healthy. The doctor word for this condition is called keratoconjunctivitis sicca.