Canine glaucoma is a serious eye condition in dogs characterized by increased intraocular pressure, which can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss. It may be primary, stemming from genetic predisposition, or secondary due to other eye diseases or trauma. Common symptoms include redness, excessive tearing, cloudiness of the eye, and behavioral changes like pawing at the eye. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical, often involving medication or surgery, to manage the pressure and preserve vision. Regular veterinary check-ups can help detect this condition before it leads to severe complications.
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Recorded: 11.02.2025
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Ron Ofri was a member of the charter class of the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. Upon his graduation, he traveled to the University of Florida, where he trained in veterinary ophthalmology and obtained his Ph.D. He then returned to Israel and joined his alma mater, where he is currently a Professor of Veterinary Ophthalmology, winner of numerous Teacher of the Year awards, and author of more than 100 refereed papers. Ron is also a very popular international speaker, having been invited to talk in more than 40 countries, in continuing education seminars, national meetings, and world congresses for general practitioners, including BSAVA, WSAVA, WVC, and NAVC, as well as advanced courses in his research fields of retinal electrophysiology and visual optics. Ron is a contributing author to the Gelatt's classic textbook Veterinary Ophthalmology (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th editions) as well as a co-author of the popular textbook Slatter's Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology (4th, 5th, and 6th editions). Ron is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ECVO), a former ECVO Executive Board member and in 2002-2005 he served as President of the European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology
