• The choroid is a collection of blood vessels supplying the retina. (wikipedia.org)
  • These cells respond to the stimulus of light and are located in the innermost layer of the eye - the retina. (vetsci.co.uk)
  • The retina - The lens focuses light onto the photoreceptor cell of this innermost layer of the eye. (vetsci.co.uk)
  • There are a many diseases which can affect the retina. (vetsci.co.uk)
  • Retinal detachment is a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue. (furrycritter.com)
  • The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue on the back wall of the eye. (furrycritter.com)
  • The optical system of the eye focuses light on the retina much like light is focused on the film in a camera. (furrycritter.com)
  • Occasionally, posterior vitreous detachment, injury or trauma to the eye or head may cause a small tear in the retina. (furrycritter.com)
  • Your veterinarian will do an eye examination using an ophthalmoscope where they will immediately notice that the retina is not where it is supposed to be. (furrycritter.com)
  • In some cases, a detached retina can occur as a complication during cataract surgery or other types of eye surgery. (furrycritter.com)
  • In dogs, the cause most often is a disease-related accumulation of fluid underneath the retina that separates it from the choroid. (furrycritter.com)
  • Therapy must be instituted as early in the disease process as possible, or the detached retina will deteriorate and the dog will be permanently blind. (furrycritter.com)
  • In this treatment, Adatomed Silicone Oil is a sterile, colorless liquid injected into the eye and mechanically holds the retina in place until it reattaches. (furrycritter.com)
  • The bands push the wall of the eye inward against the retinal hole, closing the hole and allowing the retina to re-attach. (furrycritter.com)
  • The ocular fundus is the back of the eye opposite the pupil and includes the retina, the membrane (the choroid) between the retina and the white of the eye, and the optic disk. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Inherited abnormalities may be present at birth or appear later, and are important in the development of diseases of the retina in dogs. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • The main abnormality is an area of the choroid or the retina and choroid that fails to develop fully. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • More severely affected dogs may also have abnormalities close to where the optic nerve enters the eye, and some will have detachment of the retina. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Vision is not noticeably affected unless detachment of the retina is present. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Over 200 mutations in the retina specific member of the ATP-binding cassette transporter superfamily (ABCA4) have been associated with a diverse group of human retinal diseases. (upenn.edu)
  • Immunocytochemistry of normal canine retina demonstrated specific localization of protein to the RPE basolateral plasma membranes. (upenn.edu)
  • CEA is more technically known as Choroidal Hypoplasia (CH). It is a recessively inherited eye disorder that causes abnormal development of the choroid - an important layer of tissue under the retina of the eye. (collie-online.com)
  • One of the first behavioral signs of inherited, degenerative diseases of the outer retina (commonly known as Progressive Retinal Atrophy, PRA) is loss of night vision as rods are affected before cones. (vin.com)
  • The problem in CEA is that an area of the retina (the nerve layer of the eye with rods and cones) and/or the choroid (the choroid is the blood vessel layer under the retina) does not develop the way it should because of DNA mutations. (vin.com)
  • It is possible for a retina to detach early or later in life, causing blindness in that eye. (vin.com)
  • The optics of the eye create a focused two-dimensional image of the visual world on the retina, which then processes that image within the retina and sends nerve impulses along the optic nerve to the visual cortex to create visual perception . (wikipedia.org)
  • therefore, the optic nerve must cross through the retina en route to the brain. (wikipedia.org)
  • The cephalopods have a non-inverted retina, which is comparable in resolving power to the eyes of many vertebrates. (wikipedia.org)
  • It affects the central area of the retina called the macula that is responsible for sharp, central (high resolution) vision. (homeopathy-ny.org)
  • The choroid is a fine network of blood vessels that feeds the retina. (life724.com)
  • The opening in the center of the iris, the pupil allows light to enter the eye where it is then focused on to the retina and the process of sight begins. (viteyes.com)
  • The retina is a multi-layered structure covering the back surface of the eye housing rods, cones and blood vessels. (viteyes.com)
  • A light sensitive layer towards the back of the eye, the retina is responsible for converting light energy into signals that are carried to the brain where they are understood as shapes, movement and colors. (viteyes.com)
  • Collie Eye Anomaly Discovered In The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. (wikipedia.org)
  • Collie eye anomaly is an inherited eye defect present at birth in varying degrees in rough- and smooth-coated Collies. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly) AOC (Anomalie de l'Oeil du Colley). (collie-online.com)
  • Collies share Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) with several other breeds it s not just a problem for collies. (collie-online.com)
  • Collie eye anomaly (CEA) is an inherited syndrome of eye problems that can cause vision defects. (vin.com)
  • Haemorrhage in the anterior chamber may be seen in connection with tumours and inflammations, in bleeding disorders, and also in connection with the inherited disease Collie Eye Anomaly. (vin.com)
  • Chorioretinitis (CR) is an inflammatory process that involves the uveal tract of the eye. (medscape.com)
  • This session will focus on some of the more common conditions affecting the uveal tract, including uveitis, glaucoma, neoplasia and systemic disease. (cpd-solutions.com)
  • The sclera - The protective, fibrous outer coating of the eye which also helps to maintain the eyeball's globe shape. (vetsci.co.uk)
  • In cats the angle is easily visible, in dogs vision is obscured by the sclera. (vin.com)
  • Pecten - Birds contain an organ within their vitreous humour (the jelly-like substance which fills the eye cavity). (vetsci.co.uk)
  • Its outer surface is in contact with the choroid and the inner surface with the vitreous body. (lecturio.com)
  • These findings introduce fresh perspectives for the clinical management of unspecified vitreous disorders and contribute to the understanding of the effect of myopia on vitreous disorders. (bvsalud.org)
  • Myopia prevention and treatment will aid in slowing down the process of vitreous liquefaction and subsequently decrease the incidence of malignant eye conditions. (bvsalud.org)
  • Failure of the cells of the posterior portion of the optic vesicles to express growth hormone affects the differentiation of other cells of the eye. (wikipedia.org)
  • The increase of public awareness on ocular conditions leads to an early diagnosis and treatment, as well as an increased demand for more effective and minimally invasive solutions for the treatment of both the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. (mdpi.com)
  • Posterior uveitis is the term used when the choroid is the affected area. (topeyedoctorsnearme.com)
  • It can be a mild disease or cause blindness. (wikipedia.org)
  • Glaucoma, a situation of the eye that affects people and dogs, especially Bichon Frises , is a severe illness that can lead to rapid blindness if left untreated. (simplydogowners.com)
  • Blindness may be caused by numerous systemic or neurological diseases. (vin.com)
  • That means that even parent dogs with no signs of the CEA disease can produce severely affected puppies with blindness or ongoing eye problems. (vin.com)
  • Damage to the optic nerve usually results in glaucoma, a disease that increases pressure in the eye leading to blindness. (viteyes.com)
  • Diagnosis and treatment of ocular fundus disorders of geriatric dogs" (PDF). (wikipedia.org)
  • As orthologous genes are commonly mutated in canine models of human blinding disorders, canine ABCA4 appears to be an ideal candidate gene to identify and study sequence changes in dogs affected by various forms of inherited retinal degeneration. (upenn.edu)
  • While none of the observed polymorphisms have been associated with blinding disorders to date, breed and potentially disease specific haplotypes have been identified. (upenn.edu)
  • Our sequence analysis of the complete canine ABCA4 coding region will clearly provide a baseline and tools for future association studies and comparative genomics to further delineate the role of ABCA4 in canine blinding disorders. (upenn.edu)
  • Purpose: Mutations in bestrophin 1 (BEST1) are associated with a group of retinal disorders known as bestrophinopathies in man and canine multifocal retinopathies (cmr) in the dog. (upenn.edu)
  • Hyphema may also result from systemic diseases, including widespread inflammation ( Powell 2002 Powell C.C. 2002. (scielo.br)
  • If the inflammation is unilateral, the child may squint, favor the "good eye," or report blurred vision or an inability to see objects. (medscape.com)
  • It is also known as eye inflammation among the people. (life724.com)
  • Although the causes of eye inflammation are unknown, it is estimated to be caused by infections (such as toxoplasma, HPV virus, tuberculosis), immune system diseases (such as psoriasis, MS, Behçet's disease) or blows to the eye. (life724.com)
  • In addition, with increasing air travel and globalization, several emerging infectious diseases have been recognized as causing ocular disease, including retinitis, chorioretinitis, retinal vasculitis, and optic nerve involvement. (medscape.com)
  • The optic nerve is a cable-like grouping of nerve fibers that are responsible for connecting the eye to the brain. (viteyes.com)
  • This disease is seen most frequently in U.S. collies, but also worldwide in Rough and Smooth Collies, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Lancashire Heelers, and Shetland Sheepdogs. (collie-online.com)
  • Chronic Granulomatous Disease can affect the fetus in utero and present as congenital abnormalities Congenital Abnormalities Malformations of organs or body parts during development in utero. (lecturio.com)
  • Although CMV is the most common congenital infection in the developed world, affecting approximately 1% of all infants born in the United States, only 10% of all infants born in the United States with congenital CMV infection have symptomatic disease at birth, including chorioretinitis. (medscape.com)
  • Causes include congenital lesions (hydrocephalus), metabolic disease (hepatic encephalopathy), toxins (lead toxicity), and inflammatory or infectious CNS disease. (vin.com)
  • Diseases associated with ZO-1 dysfunction include Celiac Disease and Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome. (thermofisher.com)
  • The disease commonly occurs in individuals older than 65 years, but several hereditary conditions such as Juvenile Macular Degeneration (Stargardt Disease, Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy, Congenital Rod Cone Dystrophy) can lead to this disorder at a much earlier age. (homeopathy-ny.org)
  • Epiphora is most commonly associated with insufficient drainage of the tear film from the eye. (livs.org)
  • Osteochondritis dissecans, commonly known as OCD, is a disease of the cartilage that can affect various joints in a dog. (borderwoodkennel.com)
  • Sarcoidosis usually affects the lungs and thoracic lymph nodes, but it can also affect almost every system in the body, including the skin, heart, and eyes, most commonly. (lecturio.com)
  • The condition most commonly affects people 20 to 60 years of age and does not affect one sex more than the other. (topeyedoctorsnearme.com)
  • Hyphema presented as a unilateral (14 cases out of 20) or bilateral (6/20) disorder in dogs and cats and extension of hemorrhage varied from minimal to diffuse. (scielo.br)
  • The presence of bilateral tumors indicates that the affected patient is a carrier of familial retinoblastoma who can transmit the tumor to progeny. (entokey.com)
  • Because of this, others recommend only breeding mildly affected dogs, but this would never completely eradicate the condition. (wikipedia.org)
  • More mildly affected inland areas of Europe and North America in the nineteenth century were referred to as "goiter belts. (westonaprice.org)
  • Systemic diseases such as sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disease that causes noncaseating granulomas. (lecturio.com)
  • Ocular manifestations of systemic diseases, p.374-418. (scielo.br)
  • Canine multifocal retinopathy (cmr) is an autosomal recessive disorder of multiple dog breeds. (upenn.edu)
  • Twenty cases, 14 dogs and six cats of several ages and breeds and of both sexes were included in the study. (scielo.br)
  • Eye defects seen in the syndrome have been seen in atypical breeds and mixed breeds with collie-type heritage as well. (vin.com)
  • Breeders of dog breeds affected by CEA should have their dogs screened for CEA before breeding individual dogs. (vin.com)
  • We find populations and breeds with higher scores of 2-4% occasionally, and unique dogs with scores of 5% or above more rarely. (embarkvet.com)
  • However, the study did find improvements to microvascular conditions, such as progression of diabetic eye disease (retinopathy), visual acuity, and renal and nerve function. (monroecountyfl.org)
  • Maintaining a healthy diet can decrease the risk of diabetic retinopathy and other diseases that can be passed down through genetic dispositions. (viteyes.com)
  • Normal/Clear - Dog tested negative for the gene mutation, and will not pass on the defective gene to its offspring. (borderwoodkennel.com)
  • Dog is a carrier for the mutation, and can pass on a copy of the defective gene to its offspring 50% of the time. (borderwoodkennel.com)
  • Affected - The dog carries two copies of the mutant gene. (borderwoodkennel.com)
  • The dog will be affected to some degree, and will always pass a copy of the mutated gene to its offspring. (borderwoodkennel.com)
  • BEST1 (alias VMD2), the bestrophin gene causally associated with BMD, was evaluated in the dog. (upenn.edu)
  • Expression of the canine gene transcripts and protein was analyzed by Northern and Western blotting and immunocytochemistry. (upenn.edu)
  • Two disease-specific sequence alterations were identified in the canine VMD2 gene: a C73T stop mutation in cmr1 and a G482A missense mutation in cmr2. (upenn.edu)
  • The authors propose these two spontaneous mutations in the canine VMD2 gene, which cause cmr, as the first naturally occurring animal model of BMD. (upenn.edu)
  • The dogs who have only one mutated gene for CEA from one parent do not have the disease and are called carriers. (vin.com)
  • The hereditary disease, whose causative mutation in the MYO5A gene is detected with the test, was initially called Griscelli type 1 analogue syndrome because of the analogy in humans. (generatio.de)
  • These markers are thought to be related to "domestication gene sweeps" where early dogs were selected for some trait. (embarkvet.com)
  • Until recently, the only way to know if a dog was a carrier was for it to produce an affected puppy. (wikipedia.org)
  • The test can determine whether a dog is affected, a carrier, or clear, and is therefore a useful tool in determining a particular dog's suitability for breeding. (wikipedia.org)
  • The chart below shows how the genotype of both parents contributes to diseases such as CEA, CL, TNS in their offspring depending on whether the parents are Normal / Clear, Carrier or Affected. (borderwoodkennel.com)
  • A genetic test is available to confirm the presence of the disease or identify carrier dogs that could pass the disease to their puppies. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • If a carrier is mated to a carrier, then 25 percent of the puppies will have the disease with two copies of the mutation, 50 percent will be carriers with one copy of the mutation, and 25 percent will be clear with no mutations. (vin.com)
  • The genetic test for CEA can determine all three genetic states of a normal carrier, and affected with 90-95% accuracy. (vin.com)
  • Unfortunately, dogs that appear normal may still be carriers for the CEA mutation, and breeding two carrier dogs to each other can still run the risk of producing 25% affected puppies and 50% carrier puppies. (vin.com)
  • Diagnosis is also difficult in dogs with coats of dilute color because lack of pigment in the choroid of these animals can be confused with choroidal hypoplasia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Squid eyes do not have an analog of the vertebrate retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). (wikipedia.org)
  • Neovascular or "wet" ARMD arises from the growth of abnormal blood vessels from the choroid into the normally avascular sub-retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and sub-retinal regions. (homeopathy-ny.org)
  • An injury to the eye or face can create a detachment, as can tumors and diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, lupus, kidney disease and sickle cell anemia. (furrycritter.com)
  • Retinal pigmentary changes with large drusen (tumors/warts) were seen in the left eye. (homeopathy-ny.org)
  • Affected puppies have an impaired immune system and will eventually die from infections they cannot fight. (borderwoodkennel.com)
  • Eye infections can develop as a coexisting problem with other ailments (dry eyes, KCS, etc.) or injuries that weakens the eye's natural defenses against the disease. (simplydogowners.com)
  • Viral infections of the mother (for example, herpesvirus in dogs), especially during early fetal development, can result in many eye abnormalities with retinal dysplasia in puppies. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • The condition is usually caused by infections Infections Invasion of the host organism by microorganisms or their toxins or by parasites that can cause pathological conditions or diseases. (lecturio.com)
  • Some of these infections Infections Invasion of the host organism by microorganisms or their toxins or by parasites that can cause pathological conditions or diseases. (lecturio.com)
  • As the outer layer, the cornea is vulnerable to infections and scratches that can affect sight. (viteyes.com)
  • CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES AND INJURIES I. INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES (001-139) Includes: diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible as well as a few diseases of unknown but possibly infectious origin Excludes: acute respiratory infections (460-466) influenza (487. (cdc.gov)
  • certain localized infections Note: Categories for "late effects" of infectious and parasitic diseases are to be found at 137. (cdc.gov)
  • Hyphema (hemorrhage within the anterior chamber of the eye) can be caused by several mechanisms and can easily be detected in routine ophthalmic or necroscopic examination as discolored red eye(s). (scielo.br)
  • Frequently, owners will report sudden loss of vision, even though ophthalmic examination shows signs associated with chronic disease. (vin.com)
  • Despite being the most common route of ophthalmic drug administration, eye drops are associated with compliance issues, drug wastage by lacrimation, and low bioavailability due to the ocular barriers. (mdpi.com)
  • The degree of these abnormalities varies between individual dogs, and even between the same dog's eyes. (wikipedia.org)
  • If you notice gray-white mucus accumulation around your dog's eyes, see your veterinarian. (simplydogowners.com)
  • pl. retinae or retinas ) is the innermost, light-sensitive layer of tissue of the eye of most vertebrates and some molluscs . (wikipedia.org)
  • These are usually neurological cases, caused by central lesions affecting the visual pathways from the lateral geniculate nucleus to the contralateral visual cortex. (vin.com)
  • Light enters the eye through the cornea, pupil and then lens. (vetsci.co.uk)
  • The pupil is round in dogs and large felines, biconvex in the cat. (vin.com)
  • CEA is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait that has a penetrance reaching 100 percent, and has been localized to canine chromosome 37. (wikipedia.org)
  • The disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. (vin.com)
  • Over the last 20 years, it has become evident that the age-old expression, "the eye is the window into the soul", might in fact. (annals.edu.sg)
  • But mucus cannot replace or perform all the tears' functions, so the eyes become red and painful and cause ulcers and abnormal corneal discoloration. (simplydogowners.com)
  • Patients in this category suffer either from opacity of the ocular media (e.g., corneal edema, hyphema/hypopyon, cataract, etc.) or from retinal disease (e.g. (vin.com)
  • Generally speaking, most dogs with CEA have abnormal vision and their vision is affected by choroidal hypoplasia and colobomas (see below) in addition to the retinal detachments. (vin.com)
  • To have this type of disorder, the dog inherits two CEA mutated genes, one from each parent. (vin.com)
  • We then factor in your dog's breed composition, information at certain genes that affect size, and their inbreeding coefficient to calculate genetic age. (embarkvet.com)
  • The various pathological aspects and pathogenesis of hyphema in dogs and cats are described and discussed. (scielo.br)
  • The purpose of this study is to report the cause of hyphema diagnosed as a postmortem finding in dogs and cats. (scielo.br)
  • Even then, the disease can be easily avoided, and there is no need to fear domestic cats because of toxoplasmosis. (topeyedoctorsnearme.com)
  • This session will comprise of a case-based approach to some of the more frequently seen ocular surface conditions in dogs and cats. (cpd-solutions.com)
  • The most common clinical signs associated with epiphora are dampness or wetness beneath the eyes, reddish-brown staining of the fur beneath the eyes, odor, skin irritation, and skin infection. (livs.org)
  • The disease shares a number of clinical and pathologic similarities with Best macular dystrophy (BMD), and cmr is proposed as a new large animal model for Best disease. (upenn.edu)
  • Beyond the neonatal period, chorioretinitis can be diagnosed in diverse clinical conditions and can reflect newly acquired diseases or reactivation. (medscape.com)
  • These will frequently be accompanied by additional signs of clinical disease. (vin.com)
  • Breed-related eyelid disease such as entropion, ectropion and trichiasis can represent significant clinical challenges in practice. (cpd-solutions.com)
  • Detached retinas can occur at any age and can affect one or both eyes, depending upon the underlying cause. (furrycritter.com)
  • Diseases of the ocular fundus may occur on their own or as a part of generalized diseases. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Blood vessel ruptures within the eye may occur. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • is defined as hemorrhage within the anterior chamber of the eye ( Miller 2008 Miller P.E.2008. (scielo.br)
  • Subluxation or luxation of the lens causes a deepening of the anterior chamber and also a characteristic shivering of the lens when the eye moves (iridodonesis). (vin.com)
  • Some eyes with endophytic or diffuse infultrative retinoblastomas develop pseudohyppyons of tumor cells in the anterior chamber. (entokey.com)
  • About 50 years ago, veterinarians estimated that about 90 percent of collies carry the DNA mutation although not all those dogs have the syndrome itself. (vin.com)
  • If you notice any of the given below symptoms, see your veterinarian for an eye examination. (simplydogowners.com)
  • Initial examination is performed by directing light into the eye to allow the reflex from the fundus (retroillumination). (vin.com)
  • The dogs who are destined to have the syndrome are born with the inherited DNA mutation, although the abnormalities may or may not be present at birth, so technically it is not a birth defect. (vin.com)
  • Many dogs are carriers of the DNA mutation but do not have the disease, while other dogs are affected and can have various eye problems as a result. (vin.com)
  • This mutation is one cause of shortened legs (CDDY, disproportional dwarfism) in dogs. (generatio.de)
  • Leg length will differ depending on if the dog has one or two copies of the mutation as the mutation is incomplete. (generatio.de)
  • In mild cases the aqueous look dusty (Tyndall effect). (vin.com)
  • Pingali, U., Pilli, R. und Fatima, N.: Effect of standardized aqueous extract of Withania somnifera on tests of cognitive and psychomotor performance in healthy human participants. (natur-wiki.de)
  • The ciliary muscles within the ciliary body allow for the viewing of objects at varying distances and regulate the flow of fluid (aqueous humor) throughout the eye. (viteyes.com)
  • Although the Border Collie is generally healthy dog even he is not spared from certain hereditary diseases, so it is advisable that, if you are thinking to take Border Collie, become familiar with the diseases characteristic for this breed. (borderwoodkennel.com)
  • TNS stands for Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, an hereditary disease where the bone marrow produces neutrophils (white cells) but is unable to effectively release them into the bloodstream. (borderwoodkennel.com)
  • Focused treatment will also aim to reduce or eliminate eye discomfort and stop the inflammatory process. (topeyedoctorsnearme.com)
  • Macrophoto of enucleated eye with exophytic retinoblastoma shows encephaloid tumor in subretinal space and total bullous retinal detachment, which adheres to the back of the lens. (entokey.com)
  • Choroid - Darkly pigmented to prevent light escaping the eye, it contains blood vessels which supply all the internal structures of the eyeball. (vetsci.co.uk)
  • Cornual ends are generally affected because of distal tube with the patent belly ostium provides their twin blood supply, as well as their anatomical the looks of пїЅtobacco-pouchпїЅ anxiety breathing gif [url=https://www.wrpllc.com/buy-online/Atarax/]buy cheap atarax 10 mg[/url]. (ehd.org)
  • At a young age, the lens within the eye is flexible and elastic, it has the ability to react, change size and shape with the help from the muscles that surround it to accommodate images near and far. (viteyes.com)
  • D. Retinal vessels are visible behind lens in eyes with exophytic retinoblastoma. (entokey.com)
  • Dogs that are affected with OCD typically limp or are lame in the affected leg or legs. (borderwoodkennel.com)
  • Typically, CEA is diagnosed during a screening by a veterinary ophthalmologist who looks at the front of the eye and the fundus (back of the eye) when the dog's pupils are dilated. (vin.com)
  • In the United States and Europe, about 90% of patients present with leukocoria, an abnormal, typically white pupillary reflex that has been fancifully likened to the tapetal light reflex of the cat (amaurotic cat's-eye reflex) (Fig. 12-1 ). (entokey.com)
  • The most common sign of CEA is the presence of an area of undeveloped choroid (appearing as a pale spot) lateral to the optic disc. (wikipedia.org)
  • Moisten the area with warm water and a cloth a few times a day or use an eye-cleansing solution designed specifically for dogs . (simplydogowners.com)
  • It is ideal to breed clinically normal dogs to each other, which can be difficult if there are not many clinically normal dogs in the geographic area. (vin.com)
  • The farmers in the area took this imported dog and bred him with local dogs to create the Bearded Collie. (poodlemixclub.com)
  • In the brain, iodine is found in the choroid plexus, the area on the ventricles of the brain where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced, and in the substantia nigra, an area associated with Parkinson's disease. (westonaprice.org)
  • As we age, the proteins within our eyes begin to clump and create a clouded area otherwise known as a cataract. (viteyes.com)
  • A dog whose eyes turn green or yellow often has an eye infection, especially if the eyes' redness and discomfort are apparent. (simplydogowners.com)
  • But if his eyes continue to water or your dog develops red, painful eyes or other types of discharge, see your veterinarian. (simplydogowners.com)