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Glaucoma (Elkhound)

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Eyes
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Primary open-angle glaucoma is an eye disease affecting Norwegian Elkhound dogs. It is caused by a mutation in the ADAMTS10 gene. This condition creates increasing pressure in the eyeball, ultimately leading to optic nerve damage, blindness, and dislocation of the lens if not treated.
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