Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.17555/jvc.2015.06.32.3.235

Epidemiological and Clinical Features of Canine Ophthalmic Diseases in Seoul from 2009 to 2013  

Kim, Joon-Young (Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Konkuk University)
Kim, Kyung-hee (College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
Williams, David L. (Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road)
Lee, Won-chang (College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
Jeong, Soon-wuk (College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
Publication Information
Journal of Veterinary Clinics / v.32, no.3, 2015 , pp. 235-238 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of canine ophthalmic diseases in Seoul, Korea using data for new canine patients examined from January 2009 through December 2013 at an ophthalmic referral center (WooSung Animal Medical Center, Seoul). The study included 1253 dogs with an average age of 7.93 years (SD, 4.06). Shih Tzu (29.4%) was the most common breed, followed by Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, and toy Poodle (P < 0.01). Lens diseases (28.3%) were the most common, followed by eyelid, corneal, retinal, and glaucomatous diseases (P < 0.01). Lens, eyelid, retinal, nasolacrimal, uveal, vitreous, and neuro-ophthalmic diseases more frequently showed a bilateral occurrence (P < 0.01) than a unilateral occurrence. In the Shih Tzu breed, corneal disease was the most frequent, followed by lens, eyelid, retinal, and glaucomatous diseases. The most frequent diseases in the Maltese breed were lens, eyelid, retinal, and corneal diseases. In the Yorkshire Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, and toy Poodle breeds, lens disease was the most common (P < 0.01). The most frequent ophthalmic patients belonged to small breeds such as Shih Tzu, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier. Moreover, the most common ophthalmic diseases were not traumatic diseases, but breed-inherited diseases such as lens diseases.
Keywords
epidemiology; canines; ophthalmic diseases; breed-inherited diseases; Seoul;
Citations & Related Records
Times Cited By KSCI : 2  (Citation Analysis)
연도 인용수 순위
1 Jeong MB, Park SA, Kim WT, Kim SE, Che JM, Yi NY, Seo KM. Prevalence of Canine Retinal Diseases in Korea: 65 cases. J Vet Clin 2007; 24: 154-159.
2 Kim JY, Won HJ, Jeong SW. A Retrospective Study of Ulcerative Keratitis in 32 Dogs. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med 2009; 7: 27-31.
3 Leppanen M, Saloniemi H. Screening and controlling canine inherited ocular diseases in Finland: epidemiological, economical and health promotional aspect. Vet Ophthalmol 1998; 1: 203-210.   DOI
4 Lin CT, Gould DJ, Petersen-Jonest SM, Sargan DR. Canine inherited retinal degenerations: update on molecular genetic research and its clinical application. J Small Anim Pract 2002; 43: 426-432.   DOI
5 Massa KL, Gilger BC, Miller TL, Davidson MG. Causes of uveitis in dogs: 102 cases (1989-2000). Vet Ophthalmol 2002; 5: 93-98.   DOI
6 Scantlebury CE, Aklilu N, Reed K, Knottenbelt DC, Gebreab F, Pinchbeck GL. Ocular disease in working horses in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Vet Rec 2013; 172: 99.   DOI
7 Seo KM, Jang KH, Cheong JT, Yeon SC, Lee GW, Nam TC. A Survey of Ophthalmic Diseases in Korean Jindo dogs. J Vet Clin 2001; 18: 215-225.
8 Williams DL, Heath MF, Wallis C. Prevalence of canine cataract: preliminary results of a cross-sectional study. Vet Ophthalmol 2004; 7: 29-35.   DOI
9 Yospaiboon Y, Yospaiboon K, Ratanapakorn T, Sinawat S, Sanguansak T, Bhoomibunchoo C. Analysis of eye health in the Thai population. J Med Assoc Thai 2012; 95 Suppl 7: S170-176.
10 Barnett KC. Hereditary cataract in the dog. J Small Anim Pract 1978; 19: 109-120.   DOI
11 Chae JM, Jeong MB, Yi NY, Park SA, Kim WT, Kim HA, Kim SE, Seo KM. Prevalence of Corneal Diseases of Dogs in Korea. J Vet Clin 2007; 24: 557-562.
12 Gelatt KN, Mackay EO. Prevalence of primary breed-related cataracts in the dog in North America. Vet Ophthalmol 2005; 8: 101-111.   DOI
13 Gelatt KN, MacKay EO. Prevalence of the breed-related glaucomas in pure-bred dogs in North America. Vet Ophthalmol 2004; 7: 97-111.   DOI
14 Gibson JM, Rosenthal AR, Lavery J. A study of the prevalence of eye disease in the elderly in an English community. Trans Ophthalmol Soc UK 1985; 104 (Pt 2): 196-203.
15 Jang KH, Seo KM. Investigation of Ophthalmic Diseases in Dairy Cattle. Korean J Vet Clin Med 1997; 14: 141-146.
16 Wood JL, Lakhani KH, Henley WE. An epidemiological approach to prevention and control of three common heritable diseases in canine pedigree breeds in the United Kingdom. Vet J 2004; 168: 14-27.   DOI
17 Holve DL, Mundwiler KE, Pritt SL. Incidence of spontaneous ocular lesions in laboratory rabbits. Comp Med 2011; 61: 436-440.
18 Seo JW, Lee WC, Yoon HJ, Chung BH. A Retropsective and Medical Statistical Observation on the Clinical Cases of Pet-Dogs by Veterinary Hospital in Seoul City. Animal Resources Research Center, Konkuk University 1998; 20: 57-68.