Pannus Chronic Superficial Keratitis
Pannus is immune-mediated inflammation of the cornea in dogs. Ultraviolet light plays an important role in the development of this condition, as does breed.
Clinical Signs:
Breeds:
Breeds predisposed include German Shepherd Dogs, Greyhounds and Border Collies.
Treatment:
Topical immune suppressive drugs are used to control pannus. These include topical cortisone and other drugs such as cyclosporin and tacrolimus. Many patients will need a life long medications. It is also recommended that the affected dog has restricted access to outdoors during high UV conditions.
Prognosis:
The condition can be controlled but not cured. If medications are not used, the cornea can scar permanently and vision can be lost.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact us on 03 9545 0103.
Pannus is immune-mediated inflammation of the cornea in dogs. Ultraviolet light plays an important role in the development of this condition, as does breed.
Clinical Signs:
- Pigmentation – brown accumulations onto the cornea
- Vascular changes with blood vessels growing onto the cornea
- Corneal cloudiness with lipid and fibrosis
- Thickening of the third eyelid with loss of pigment on the third eyelid margins
- Pain and ocular discharge are minimal in the early stages
Breeds:
Breeds predisposed include German Shepherd Dogs, Greyhounds and Border Collies.
Treatment:
Topical immune suppressive drugs are used to control pannus. These include topical cortisone and other drugs such as cyclosporin and tacrolimus. Many patients will need a life long medications. It is also recommended that the affected dog has restricted access to outdoors during high UV conditions.
Prognosis:
The condition can be controlled but not cured. If medications are not used, the cornea can scar permanently and vision can be lost.
Should you have any questions or concerns please contact us on 03 9545 0103.