AFECÇÕES BULBO OCULARES CONGÊNITAS EM CÃES: Revisão de Literatura

Abstract

Ophthalmology was one of the first specializations in veterinary medicine, an area that is growing and gaining recognition due to the need and importance of appropriate care for animals. Visual diseases in animals are commonly reported, but congenital disorders in the eye bulb are found in lesser incidence. Congenital malformations are not always hereditary, defects can be generated by different factors that influence ocular development during embryogenesis, whether these agents are genetic or associated with extrinsic causes. Most anomalies are linked to racial predisposition, and do not have viable or efficient pharmacological treatment, so it is often necessary to resort to the surgical procedure to improve the animal's quality of life. It is extremely important for the guardian to pay attention to the clinical signs early, since the puppies present changes in the first days of life, and the veterinary professional must be aware of the differential diagnoses for better diagnosis and establish the prognosis. In addition to the proper handling of the puppies and the pregnant female, to prevent the occurrence of congenital disorders, the crossing of animals that present some type of malformation or carry the anomalous gene should be avoided. The objective of this work is to report on the main congenital bulbo ocular affections that affect dogs, informing the best method for diagnosis and treatment of the sick animal.