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  • Services
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      • Standard Diagnostics
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  • Referring Veterinarians
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Uveitis

What is it? 
The canine and feline eye contain 3 different structures that when combined make up the Uveal Tract. The Iris is a muscle that forms the pupil of the eye, the Ciliary Body produces the fluid inside the eye and the Choriod Layer provides blood and nutrients to the retina. The inflammation of the structures is called Uveitis.

There are many possible causes for Uveitis, and in many cases the cause may never be known. These can include:
  1. Immune mediated
  2. Infections from bacterial, viral or fungal sources
  3. Trauma
  4. Cataracts
  5. Neoplasia
What are possible complications of Uveitis?
  1. Secondary glaucoma – Inflammatory cells can block the drainage angle of the eye, leading to increased eye pressure (glaucoma), pain and blindness
  2. Retinal detachment – Chronically low intraocular pressure can lead to retinal detachment and blindness.




Symptoms

Symptoms can include:  pain, squinting, redness in the eye, excessive tearing, protrusion of the third eye lid, color change to the iris and light sensitivity.

Treatment

Treatment choices will depend on the suspected underlying cause, but may include topical and/or oral anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and pain medications.  It is important to follow the medication and follow up instructions carefully. 

Office Hours

Monday:   8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:  8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM  

In Case of Emergency Contact 

Animal Emergency Center - Rochester
248-651-1788

Animal Emergency Center -Novi
248-348-1788

Veterinary Vision of Rochester

278 E. Auburn Rd                                        24360 Novi Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307                     Novi, MI 48375
info@vet-vision.com                 info@vet-vision.com
Phone: 248-402-9844            Phone: 248-402-9844
                                Fax: 248-402-9843
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