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Glaucoma in Dogs: Signs, Emergency Care, and Treatment

Glaucoma is a disease in which pressure builds up inside the eye. The high pressure damages the retina and the optic nerve, the parts of the eye that let a dog see. A sudden attack is painful and can lead to permanent blindness quickly if the pressure is not brought down. Knowing the warning signs and acting fast gives the eye a better chance to keep its sight.

The eye is filled with a clear fluid that is made and drained all the time. In a healthy eye, the amount made and the amount drained stay in balance. Glaucoma starts when the fluid cannot drain well. The fluid builds up and the pressure rises.

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