Canine optic neuritis has been attributed to a focal or disseminated form of granulomatous meningoencephalitis (GME) amongst other etiologies. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been proven to help differentiate the structures within the optic nerve sheath and therefore could aid the diagnosis of ...

Objective: To describe the clinical findings, magnetic resonance imaging features, management and outcome of canine cases with presumed optic neuritis of non-infectious origin that were presented to a UK referral centre from January 2000 to December 2015. Materials and Methods: The clinical...

Objective: To characterize ocular and neurologic findings, causes, and treatment outcomes of dogs with optic neuritis. Procedure: Medical records from dogs with a diagnosis of optic neuritis at North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Hospital between 1983 and...

Optic neuritis (ON) is a recognized condition, yet factors influencing recovery of vision are currently unknown. The purpose of this study was to identify prognostic factors for recovery of vision in canine ON of unknown etiology. Clinical databases of three referral hospitals were searched for ...

Neurological examination of a 4.5-year-old female neutered labrador retriever was consistent with a lesion in the subcortical visual pathway (mainly affecting the left retina or optic nerve, and less likely the optic chiasm or right optic tract). Ophthalmic examination was unremarkable. MRI...

Objective: To develop fast and reliable testing routines for diagnosing retina and optic nerve diseases in canine cataract patients based on chromatic properties of the pupillary light reflex response. Procedures: Seventy-seven canine patients with a history of cataract and decreased vision (43...

A 6-year-old intact male Maltese dog presented with a history of blindness and ataxia. Neuro-ophthalmic examination revealed dilated pupils with absent pupillary light reflexes and menace response in both eyes. Mild peripapillary edema was noted in the fundus of the right eye. After magnetic...

Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide distribution zoonosis, caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). In dogs, ocular toxoplasmosis is considered rare and lesions include keratoconjunctivitis sicca, uveitis, iridocyclitis, ciliary epithelial hyperplasia, retinitis, choroiditis, extraocular...

The present study aimed to describe the use of systemic mycophenolate as a steroid-sparing therapy for immune-mediated ophthalmic disease. Records for canine patients with suspected or confirmed immune-mediated ophthalmic disease were retrospectively reviewed for patient signalment, diagnoses,...