Disorder - Retinal detachment

Organ Systems Involved
Nervous/sensory

Alternative Names
Retinal dysplasia
Hereditary retinal detachment
Dysplastic retina

Brief Description

Retinal dysplasia is due to the incorrect formation of the retina (the back surface of the eye, which collects visual information to be sent to the brain), resulting in reduced or complete loss of vision.

Presenting Signs

Owners observe reduced or complete loss of vision from as early as about six to eight weeks of age. Retinal dysplasia can be present in two forms: a mild form known as multifocal retinal dysplasia and the much more severe variation known as total retinal dysplasia. Dogs with multiple retinal dysplasia lead a normal life with no apparent clinical signs, as their vision is not severely disturbed. Dogs with total retinal dysplasia suffer blindness in either one or both eyes.

Groups Affected
Gundog
Hound
Non Sporting
Terrier
Toy
Utility
Working dog


Breeds Affected
Afghan hound
Airedale terrier
Australian shepherd
Bearded collie
Bedlington terrier
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois and Groenendael)
Bernese mountain dog
Bichon frise
Havanese
Labrador retriever
Old English sheepdog
Poodle (Miniature)
Poodle (Standard)
Poodle (Toy)
Rottweiler
Saluki
Samoyed
Schnauzer (Giant)
Sealyham terrier
Shih Tzu
Yorkshire terrier


PubMed References
Retinal detachment

Further Reference Material [OMIA Number]
868


Contributor
Ksenja Prejac Vucko