Animal Ophthalmology

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Which of the following is a common cause of uveitis in dogs?

  1. Glaucoma

  2. Cataracts

  3. Toxoplasmosis

  4. Corneal ulcer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Toxoplasmosis is a common cause of uveitis in dogs. It is caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii.

What is the most common type of glaucoma in dogs?

  1. Primary open-angle glaucoma

  2. Primary angle-closure glaucoma

  3. Secondary glaucoma

  4. Congenital glaucoma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma in dogs. It is a chronic, progressive disease that leads to blindness if left untreated.

What is the most common cause of cataracts in dogs?

  1. Diabetes mellitus

  2. Age-related changes

  3. Trauma

  4. Inherited disorders


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Age-related changes are the most common cause of cataracts in dogs. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye, which can lead to blindness if left untreated.

Which of the following is a common cause of corneal ulcers in dogs?

  1. Trauma

  2. Bacterial infections

  3. Fungal infections

  4. Viral infections


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trauma is the most common cause of corneal ulcers in dogs. Corneal ulcers are breaks in the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye.

What is the most common type of retinal detachment in dogs?

  1. Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

  2. Tractional retinal detachment

  3. Exudative retinal detachment

  4. Serous retinal detachment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common type of retinal detachment in dogs. It is caused by a tear in the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.

Which of the following is a common cause of blindness in cats?

  1. Glaucoma

  2. Cataracts

  3. Retinal detachment

  4. Corneal ulcer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glaucoma is a common cause of blindness in cats. It is a chronic, progressive disease that leads to blindness if left untreated.

What is the most common type of glaucoma in cats?

  1. Primary open-angle glaucoma

  2. Primary angle-closure glaucoma

  3. Secondary glaucoma

  4. Congenital glaucoma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma in cats. It is a chronic, progressive disease that leads to blindness if left untreated.

What is the most common cause of cataracts in cats?

  1. Diabetes mellitus

  2. Age-related changes

  3. Trauma

  4. Inherited disorders


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Age-related changes are the most common cause of cataracts in cats. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye, which can lead to blindness if left untreated.

Which of the following is a common cause of corneal ulcers in cats?

  1. Trauma

  2. Bacterial infections

  3. Fungal infections

  4. Viral infections


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trauma is the most common cause of corneal ulcers in cats. Corneal ulcers are breaks in the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye.

What is the most common type of retinal detachment in cats?

  1. Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

  2. Tractional retinal detachment

  3. Exudative retinal detachment

  4. Serous retinal detachment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common type of retinal detachment in cats. It is caused by a tear in the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.

Which of the following is a common cause of uveitis in horses?

  1. Equine recurrent uveitis

  2. Bacterial infections

  3. Fungal infections

  4. Viral infections


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Equine recurrent uveitis is a common cause of uveitis in horses. It is a chronic, progressive disease that can lead to blindness if left untreated.

What is the most common type of glaucoma in horses?

  1. Primary open-angle glaucoma

  2. Primary angle-closure glaucoma

  3. Secondary glaucoma

  4. Congenital glaucoma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma in horses. It is a chronic, progressive disease that leads to blindness if left untreated.

What is the most common cause of cataracts in horses?

  1. Diabetes mellitus

  2. Age-related changes

  3. Trauma

  4. Inherited disorders


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Age-related changes are the most common cause of cataracts in horses. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye, which can lead to blindness if left untreated.

Which of the following is a common cause of corneal ulcers in horses?

  1. Trauma

  2. Bacterial infections

  3. Fungal infections

  4. Viral infections


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trauma is the most common cause of corneal ulcers in horses. Corneal ulcers are breaks in the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye.

What is the most common type of retinal detachment in horses?

  1. Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

  2. Tractional retinal detachment

  3. Exudative retinal detachment

  4. Serous retinal detachment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common type of retinal detachment in horses. It is caused by a tear in the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.

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