RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF OPHTHALMOPATHIES IN 337 DOGS

Resumo

Retrospective studies about ophthalmic diseases contribute to establish preventive measures, its diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this study was to carry out a survey of dogs treated at the Ophthalmology Service of Veterinary Medicine Hospital of Federal University of Bahia between January and December 2013. After data collection in the medical records, the main ophthalmic disorders were separated and analyzed for gender, age, breed and unilateral or bilateral ocular involvement. There was a homogeneous distribution between males and females among the 337 animals, most overaged 7 years old, who have been diagnosed with at least one ophthalmopathy. The corneal ulcer was the most frequent illness, followed by uveitis, KCS, cataract and glaucoma. The data obtained in this study underscore the importance of the casuistry in ophthalmic care that can assist in the adoption of preventive measures, and consequently enabling the improvement of animal’s health.