Cataract in dogs: A comprehensive review

Abstract

Cataracts are a leading cause of vision impairment in dogs, characterized by the opacity of the lens that can significantly affect a dog's quality of life. Advanced age is the main risk factor for developing cataracts. This comprehensive review explores the etiology, classification, and current treatment options, emphasizing surgical interventions such as phacoemulsification. The study concludes that Phacoemulsification is currently the preferred approach due to its smaller incision requirement compared to intracapsular cataract extraction (ICCE) or extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE), leading to reduced overall surgical time. It evaluates the prognosis for dogs that undergo cataract surgery and potential complications that may occur.