Pigmentary Uveitis

Pigmentary Uveitis (PU) is a disease of the eye, it seems to be found at around age 8, but there are many cases found much earlier (2) and some much later. Early in the disease process inflammation in the eye is usually very subtle and may go unnoticed, assuming it's allergies etc. Symptoms of Pigmentary Uveitis (PU) include, but aren't limited to, squinting, increased tearing or discharge, redness, photophobia (light sensitivity) and cloudiness of the eye or eyes.

Pigmentary Uveitis (PU) is a chronic concern that will require long term treatment. In many cases inflammation is mild and controllable with medication, but many affected dogs will eventually develop glaucoma. Glaucoma, which is painful and blinding, has been found to develop in almost half of the Golden Retrievers diagnosed with Pigmentary Uveitis.

Pigmentary Uveitis (PU) is a serious disease, as breeders we urge all Golden Retriever owners to obtain yearly eye examinations by an board certified Ophthalmologist, for the life of your pet. Should you have any difficulty in locating an Ophthalmologist in your area please contact us, and we will assist you in locating one.

We encourage everyone to read the information on Pigmentary Uveitis located on the GRCA Website.

**To date (2011) Pigmentary Uveitis (PU) has not affected our dogs, yet, but I am a firm believer it's not a matter of if Pigmentary Uveitis (PU) affects a breeders breeding program, but rather when. All of our dogs are checked yearly by a board certified Ophthalmologist. We strongly urge all owners to have their dogs checked yearly.

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