iris cysts

Hello and thanks for this question about your pet's health.

Cysts of the iris do occur commonly in Goldens, and can be of little consequence if small:

http://www.asvo.org/caseofthemonth.htm

Treatment depends on whether or not the eyes seem to be at any immediate danger of having the field of vision impaired (by multiple cysts, and/or ruptures):

http://www.veterinaryvision.com/dvm_forum/dvm-pigm.htm

***If your pet has not been examined by a Veterinary Ophthamologist, then I do recommend this to be sure that there is not another explaination for the spots seen on the eye...some malignancies can mimic the appearance of these cysts. A specialist would also be able to tell you, based on their experience with this condition and in this breed, what treatment(s) may be necessary and what prognosis exists for the future.***



Edited by GenB on June 17 2006 at 7:01pm

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