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Primary Congenital Glaucoma (Feline)

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Primary Congenital Glaucoma affects cats and is a disease that gradually leads to blindness. This disease damages the optic nerve and results in a loss of retinal ganglion cells. This disease is characterised by eyeball enlargement, increased intraocular pressure and elongation of ciliary process. Damaged optic nerve and loss of vision will usually begin around 6 months of age.

Category:

Ophthalmologic - Associated with the eyes and associated structures

Gene:

LTBP2

Variant Detected:

c.1449_1452dup

Severity:

Low-Moderate. This disease can cause some discomfort and/or dysfunction in the affected animal. It does not generally affect life expectancy.

Mode of Inheritance:

Autosomal Recessive

Recommended Screening:

Genetic testing can determine if a cat is a carrier for Primary Congenital Glaucoma.

Research Citation(s):

Kuehn, M.H., Lipsett, K.A., Menotti-Raymond, M., Whitmore, S.S., Scheetz, T.E., David, V.A., O'Brien, S.J., Zhao, Z., Jens, J.K., Snella, E.M., Ellinwood, N.M., McLellan, G.J. : A mutation in LTBP2 causes congenital glaucoma in domestic cats (Felis catus). PLoS One 11:e0154412, 2016. Pubmed reference: 27149523.

Associated Breed(s):

Mixed Breed / Unknown Breed (Feline),
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