Effect of oral antioxidants on the progression of canine senile cataracts: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cataracts are the leading cause of impaired vision or blindness in dogs. There are many antioxidants that can prevent cataract progression, but whether they are clinically effective in dogs has not been established.

Objectives

To analyze the delaying or preventing effect of oral antioxidants on canine senile cataracts through retrospective analysis.

Methods

Medical records of dogs from January 1, 2015 to July 10, 2020 were reviewed. Dogs that were 8 yr of age or older with senile cataracts were included in this study. The dogs were divided into two treatment groups (dogs administered with Ocu-GLO supplement and dogs administered with Meni-One Eye R/C supplement) and a control group (dogs that were not administered any supplement). Dogs with incipient and im

SUBMITTER: Park S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9149495 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature