Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been experimenting with a treatment which may reverse sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS). Dogs with a sudden loss of sight, which is thought to be caused by auto-immune disease, were given intravenous immunoglobulin. This drug is used against immune-mediated retinopathy in humans. However, animals with severe cardiac or kidney disease could not be given this medication. Nor would it work on advanced retinal degeneration. Researchers at Iowa State say that SARDS affects up to 4,000 dogs a year! (DVM Newsmagazine, July 2007)
So, if you have a dog that is going blind suddenly at a young age, you might want to contact Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine for advice or help.
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