Collie eye anomaly in dogs
An inherited developmental defect of the eye, mainly in collie-type breeds, affecting the retina and its blood supply. Most dogs are mildly affected, but severe cases can cause retinal detachment, bleeding and blindness.
6 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Collie eye anomaly, including Border Collie. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.1 to 15.4 years.
Collie eye anomaly in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- eye condition
- Breeds affected
- 6 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Collie eye anomaly is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Collie eye anomaly (6), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.