eye test for dogs?

[mandakay]

They do not make an eye test for a dog do they? You know... to tell if the are near sighted etc. And even if they were near sighted its not like they make doggie glasses!

 

I think Ruckus cannot see very well for some reason. He gets spooked easily in the dark, although I am not sure if that has to do with anything. But even in broad day light. If the sees me, his daddy, grandma, or other people he knows and loves he barks and growls like he doesnt reconize us until we get within 30 feet or so. And then when he reconizes us he waggs his tail and gives us loving.

What do you think? Is there anything I can do at home to help determine if he is near sighted or maybe just being reactive.(Ruckus is an extremly reactive dog, btw we even had to see a behaviorist in the past because it was getting so out of control.)

 

Thanks again

Manda

[trailrider]

Eye specialists in dogs are busy with all kinds of eye problems in dogs. Some are inherited. Dogs can also get cataracts. Detached retinas, poor blood supply, all go with the problems. And of course there is PRA - progressive retinal atrophy. Get an eye specialist appointment and you will find out all you need to know to help your dog.

[Eileen Stein]

A canine ophthalmologist (eye doctor) can do a refraction to see if your dog is nearsighted. I knew a dog who was diagnosed with myopia (nearsightedness), and was fitted with disposable contact lenses. She wore them often and they did improve her vision, but most owners would probably not have the patience to follow through on this with their dog.

 

There are other, more typical eye conditions in dogs which may be the problem here, such as collie eye anomaly (CEA) or cataracts. They too can be diagnosed by a canine ophthalmologist (find one here). If it were me, I would have the dog seen just so I'd know.