| The eyes are covered by a layer of cells called the | | | | signs of aging occurs. Through the process |
| cornea. The cornea should be transparent to allow light | | | | of cross-linking or glycation the lens hardens and |
| to pass through to the lens beneath, which should also | | | | becomes thicker and darker therefore stopping light |
| be transparent. I think most people appreciate that | | | | from getting through. I am of course referring to |
| should the cornea or the lens become cloudy then | | | | cataract. For dogs, the eye gets cloudy usually seen |
| vision will of course be affected. What most people do | | | | as a grey bluish color. Its not just older dogs that suffer |
| not realise is there are a number of conditions that can | | | | with cataracts, it is almost a given that dogs with |
| cause these complex layers of cells to get cloudy or | | | | diabetes will form cataracts. |
| opaque. Dogs suffer in the same way as we humans | | | | Cloudiness is also symptomatic of an eye infection and |
| when it comes to eye conditions. | | | | more serious illnesses like cancer or high blood |
| One of the most serious causes of cloudy eyes is | | | | pressure. |
| glaucoma. When fluid accumulates inside the eye it | | | | If you are concerned about the health of your dogs |
| increases the pressure within the eyeball thus impairing | | | | eyes ensure he/she has a well balanced diet and use |
| your dogs ability to see. Glaucoma may occur naturally | | | | the protecting and preventing qualities found in a super |
| or following an eye trauma. Glaucoma can present | | | | anti-oxidant eye drop like Can-C. |
| itself through symptoms such as cloudiness, teariness, | | | | If in doubt go see your vet as its better to be safe |
| dilated pupil(s), or redness in the eye. | | | | than sorry. |
| As your dog gets older, one of the most common | | | | |