Papillon With Corneal Dystrophy and Lipid Deposits
Reader Question
My 5 year old female papillon has been diagnosed with this disease. We are so scared and do not know what to do.Our Yorkie Had just died from an accident. My husband was devastated. If anything happens to her I just don't know.Are there any kinds of medications that we can give her to at least stop the process?(We had been told originally she had sun spots .We live in Florida.)PLEASE HELP US!
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Answer from Our Team
This is usually not dangerous. Corneal dystrophy with fat deposits often affects both eyes, is inherited, and most dogs never have their vision compromised. It usually doesn't need treatment.
Ask your vet to check her blood cholesterol and thyroid, since high blood fats can cause similar deposits, and recheck the eyes if they become painful or the spots grow quickly.
See cloudy eyes in dogs for more.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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