Ophthalmologic Findings in a Dog with Generalized Arteriolar Sclerosis

Abstract

A 13-year old male Maltese diagnosed as generalized arteriolar sclerosis was admitted with aqueous hemorrhage in the left eye. On the physical examination, the congestive conjunctiva and superior sclera were observed in both eyes. The aqueous humor was turbid in the right eye and aqueous hemorrhage was detected in the left eye. The ocular pressure was moderately elevated in both the eyes, suggesting secondary glaucoma. After the treatment with an ocular-pressure lowering agent, styptic and an anti-inflammatory agents, all abnormal findings in the anterior segments were recovered, however senile cataract, decrease of the tapetum reflection, hyaloid hemorrhage, retinal hemorrhage, and retinal detachment were detected.

As the ophthalmic abnormalities are frequently associated with the age related diseases, including generalized arteriolar sclerosis, ophthalmic examination is an available diagnostic technique for these diseases.