Definition:
Collie eye anomaly is a congenital bilateral eye disease inherited by dogs. It affects the retina, sclera and choroid, causing mild damages to the eye or blindness. It occurs in Shetland Sheepdogs, Border Collies, Smooth and Rough Collies, Lancashire Heelers, Australian Shepherds and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. It is extremely common in Shetland Sheepdogs and Collies compared to other breeds.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is made by fundoscopy.
Treatment:
No treatment is available for collie eye anomaly.
Symptoms and Signs:
The primary symptoms of Collie eye anomaly is the presence of a part of undeveloped choroid, which appears as a pale spot, at the optic disc. This choroid is a group of blood vessels that supply the retina.
Causes:
Collie eye anomaly is caused by improper eye development.
