Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (Basset Fauve de Bretagne)

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Primary open angle glaucoma is an eye disease that causes high eye pressure in dogs. In the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, it is caused by a mutation in the ADAMTS17 gene. The increased eye pressure can lead to pain, optic nerve damage, vision loss, and lens luxation.

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List of affected breeds:

Genetic research has linked this gene and condition in the following breeds:

Basset Fauve De Bretagne

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What does this mean for a dog with this trait?

The primary form of treatment for primary open angle glaucoma is anti-glaucoma eye drops, which will need to be used for the rest of the dog’s life. In some cases, dogs may require surgery to relieve the pressure in the eye.

Symptoms

Dogs experiencing primary open angle glaucoma may show signs of eye discomfort, like teary or red eyes, exaggerated blinking, and excessive rubbing of the eye. If left untreated, they may begin to show signs of vision loss, bulging eyes, or cataracts.

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