| Goniodysgenesis refers to
abnormal and incomplete development of the intraocular fluid egrss
channels inside the eye. This condition is common in dogs with primary
glaucoma (basset hounds and many other breeds). Normal intraocular fluid
(aqueous humor) is produced inside the eye by the ciliary body (faucet)
and then flows around the lens, through the pupil and into the drainage
angle (drain) in the front of the eye. The pectinate ligaments are small
channels that form tunnels for fluid to drain from the eye. If an
animal has goniodysgenesis, the flow holes are compromised and the animal
may have an increased glaucoma risk. |