Progressive retinal atrophy

At Southeast Veterinary Neurology, we utilize a wide array of diagnostic tools, devices and procedures to determine exactly what ails your pet, so our veterinary neurologist can apply the appropriate remedy to make them healthy again. Electrodiagnostic studies are one of these tools, and they can give us important insights into the functioning of your pet's electrical activity and how this can tell us what's wrong with them. (-- removed HTML --) Types of Electrodiagnostics That We Employ (-- removed

telangiectatic microangiopathy are evident. In chronic cases, severe optic atrophy supervenes. However, it is associated with brisk pupillary light reflexes.(12) In contrast, this patient had poor pupillary light reflexes atypical of LHON. In addition, DM was atypical of LHON. Thirdly, visual deterioration in this patient was bilateral, gradual and slowly progressive. Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy: It is characterized by bilateral optic atrophy with insidious visual loss in 1st to 2nd decade. As the name suggests

degeneration (AMD) is a clinical condition in which there is a progressive decrease in central vision. There are two forms of macular degeneration, dry/nonexudative and wet/exudative, and these differ in fundal findings and treatment options. Dry macular degeneration is due to accumulation of drusen between the retinal pigment epithelium and Bruch’s membrane and eventually progresses to geographic atrophy. Geographic atrophy refers to loss of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and photoreceptors. Wet macular

project is on developing an application on screening and classifying glaucoma based on optic disc of the given retinal photograph, it is hard to use this as a parameter. 2.2 Retina Fundus Image Retina Fundus Image is obtained by using a fundus camera. This photograph captures the image of the retina which includes the optic disc, blood vessels and the macula region. Usually non mydriatic retinal photographs are taken unless if the patient’s pupils are too small where a mild drop is given to dilate the

Irish wolfhounds are affectionate companions who love children. 1. Key Characteristics AKC Group: Hound Height: 30–35 inches Weight: 105–120 pounds Life Expectancy: 8–10 years The Irish wolfhound is a giant sight hound and the tallest of all dog breeds. They have long heads and small ears, similar to the ears of a greyhound. The neck is long and arched, and the tail is long, hangs down and is slightly curved. The feet are large and round with arched toes. The coat is rough and wiry and typically

Stickler Syndrome Brittany Perry Dr. Ness April 24, 2016 Stickler Syndrome , hereditary progressive arthro-opthalmopathy, is a connective tissue disorder that affects fibrillar collagen. It is a syndrome that effects the patients eyes, hearing, mouth, and joints. Stickler Syndrome is a genetic disorder of connective tissue that causes problems with development. Dr. Gunnar B. Stickler was the first scientist to describe the syndrome that we now know today as Stickler. The diagnosis of Stickler

Glaucoma is a progressive form of optic neuropathy that is characterised by structural changes to the optic nerve head (ONH) and corresponding patterns of functional visual field (VF) loss. It is a major cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Currently, the pathogenesis responsible for glaucoma is not well understood. It has been suggested that local ischemia or mechanical damage from a raised intraocular pressure (IOP) resulting in retinal ganglion cell (RGC) loss may have a role in its

photoreceptors, and isomerizes a retinaldehydechromophore (retinal) which is bound to varying types of opsin proteins corresponding in their reactivity to different wavelengths of light. Upon absorption of a photon of light, the chromophore 11-cis-retinal is isomerized to the all-trans confirmation, which subsequently causes a series of molecular interactions which ultimately result in the electrical response of the photoreceptors (Vugler 2010). As 11-cis-retinal is required to absorb photons of light, this compound

Section 11: The Nervous System Structure and Function Neurons I. Neurons: cells of the nervous system, specialized to conduct electric like impulses II. Axons and dendrites: impulses enter the neuron only through the dendrites and leave only through the axon III. Synapse: space between the axon of one cell and the dendrites of others IV. Axons and dendrites in the periphery are covered with myelin, which acts as insulation Neurotransmitters I. Neurotransmitters: chemicals that enable messages

Breed Report Erin Connelly October 3rd 2014 Monica Tighe Veterinary Technician St. Clair College Keeshond CKC classification The Keeshond dog is classified as non-sporting. Origin The Keeshond originated in the Netherlands in the eighteenth century. Use When the Keeshond first originated, they were used as guard/watch dogs and as companion dogs on farms, riverboats and barges. That landed them with the nickname the ‘Dutch barge dog’. They have also been known to occasionally be used as