What happens to your pet's eyes with age? Just like with your eyes, changes occur in your pet's eyes that are a normal part of the aging process.
Clouding of the lens: One change that many dog owners notice in their pet, and not just in older pets, is a clouding of the lens. Often seen in dogs over the age of 6, nuclear sclerosis usually develops in both eyes, and can be alarming to pet owners if they don't know it's a normal and painless process of aging. Nuclear sclerosis comes on gradually, and even though your pet may not see as well up close (much like a middle aged person needing reading glasses), pets adapt well to the minor changes in vision that occur.
Retina: Another normal aging change happens in your pet's retina where the cell layers used for night vision become thinner. If your dog becomes hesitant to go outside at night, this may be why. Extra lighting can help ease his uncertainty.Light-sensitive: Some dogs become more light-sensitive as they age. The muscle in the iris that constricts the pupil weakens with age, making bright light less tolerable. This too, is a normal, slowly progressing change that shouldn't create a problem for your pet.
** As always, any change in your pet's eyes that appears suddenly or anything that you find concerning is a good reason to see your veterinarian**
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