Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Angeborene Amaurose · Geburtsblindheit · Congenital sensory blindness · Angeborener Sehverlust
Congenital blindness is a severe or complete loss of vision present from birth, affecting the eyes and the neural pathways connected to the brain. It is caused by developmental abnormalities in key structures like the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, or the optic nerve. These structural defects prevent visual signals from being properly formed or transmitted.
Signs are usually noticeable as soon as a puppy's eyes open, typically around two weeks of age. Owners may observe the puppy bumping into walls or furniture, hesitating in new environments, and failing to react to moving objects or light.
This condition is incurable, but it is not painful and affected dogs can live high-quality lives. Expect lifetime costs of 200 to 1000 EUR, which primarily cover the initial diagnostic ECVO-DOK eye examination and safety adjustments to the home.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
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