Corneal dystrophy in dogs
An inherited condition where fatty or mineral deposits build up in the clear front surface of the eye, the cornea, often appearing as a cloudy or greyish patch. It is usually painless and rarely affects vision much.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Corneal dystrophy, including Siberian Husky. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.9 to 11.9 years.
Corneal dystrophy in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- eye condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 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, Corneal dystrophy 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 Corneal dystrophy (1), 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.