THE INCIDENCE OF EYE DISEASE IN DOGS IN A VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL - 1772 CASES

Information on the incidence of eye disease in dogs, presented to the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, was extracted from the rec ords of the ophthalmology clinic fur the 5 years 1990-1995. The German shepherd dog and maltese each accounted for more than twice as many p atients as any other breed. The most important diseases according to b reed incidence were cataracts, glaucoma, corneal ulcers, progressive r etinal atrophy, iris prolapse, pannus/pigmentation and keratoconjuncti vitis sicca. Problem areas in private practice were dearly identifiabl e and arose for different reasons.