Your 6-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Bella, woke up with one eye noticeably larger and redder than the other. She's squinting, tearing, and rubbing at it. The eye looks cloudy and bulging. She seems painful. Is it glaucoma?
Warning: Acute glaucoma is painful and can cause permanent vision loss. Buphthalmos (enlarged globe), corneal edema, and episcleral injection are classic signs. Seek veterinary evaluation within 24 hours to preserve vision and control pain.
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is measured with a tonometer. Normal IOP is 10–25 mmHg. Glaucoma elevates IOP due to impaired aqueous outflow. The Ophthalmology Specialist explains: Buphthalmos, corneal edema, and episcleral injection suggest glaucoma. Tonometry confirms. The Eye Diagnostics AI offers educational image analysis.
Topical prostaglandin analogs (latanoprost), carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, and beta-blockers reduce IOP. Oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may be added. Pain control is essential. The Pain Scale AI can help assess discomfort. Cocker Spaniels are predisposed to primary glaucoma.
Use Eye Diagnostics AI, Ophthalmology Specialist, and Pain Scale AI for education. Diagnosis requires tonometry by a veterinarian.
- Buphthalmos + corneal edema + red eye = glaucoma until proven otherwise.
- Tonometry confirms diagnosis—IOP > 25 mmHg.
- Cocker Spaniels are predisposed to primary glaucoma.
- Early treatment preserves vision and controls pain.
- Differentials: uveitis, lens luxation, retrobulbar mass.