Product
Info
Dorzolamide
HCL 2% Ophthalmic Solution is an eye medication for dogs and cats. It
is not approved by the FDA for use in animals, but is often
prescribed by veterinarians as off-label use.
What
the product cures
Dorzolamide
HCL decreases ocular pressure in the eyes by reducing the amount of
liquid that is produced. This condition is medically known as
glaucoma.
Glaucoma
is characterized by excessive eye pressure that results from fluid
buildup. Normally, the fluid in the eye circulates as it should, but
it becomes a problem when there is a disruption in circulation,
causing the liquid to accumulate and increase pressure. Glaucoma is a
serious condition that can lead to complete vision loss if not
properly treated. Both canines and felines can be affected by the
disease, although it is more common in dogs due to a hereditary
predisposition.
There
are two types of glaucoma in pets; primary and secondary. Primary
glaucoma has no underlying cause and is usually genetic. It also
typically affects both of the eyes, although not always
simultaneously. Secondary glaucoma is a consequence of an underlying
condition that causes an increase in ocular pressure. Some of these
conditions/factors include; eye injury or trauma, inflammation,
cataracts, and growths. The condition can also be categorized as
acute or chronic, depending on if it occurred all of a sudden (such
as with trauma) or progressed over time.
With
primary glaucoma, symptoms typically appear when the pet is between 3
to 7 years of age. However, the disease can affect animals of all
ages. Both eyes are usually affected, but it can be months until
symptoms start appearing in the other eye. Despite of the cause, the
signs of glaucoma are generally the same and include; pain
(manifested by squinting, pawing at eye, rubbing face on various
surfaces, and appetite loss), cloudy or abnormally pigmented eye,
excessive tear production, redness, light sensitivity, pupil
dilation, decreased vision, and blindness.
The
main goal in treating glaucoma is to improve circulation and
decreasing the ocular pressure to a more stable level. This is
typically achieved with a combination of eye medication and oral
drugs. Your vet may also refer you to an ophthalmologist for a second
opinion. The specialist will also be able to perform surgery if
alternative treatments don’t work.
Pet
Ailments
Pet
ailments associated with the use of Dorzolamide HCL 2% Ophthalmic
Solution include; cataracts, uveitis, lens luxation, and
cancerous/non-cancerous ocular growths.
Pets
with Ailments
