Iris Cysts

Cysts inside the eye are a common and benign problem we see in dogs and, less commonly, cats on a regular basis. The ciliary body, which produces the fluid which bathes the front part of the eye, is lined by pigmented cells. In some instances, this tissue will bud off in the process of making fluid which causes a pigmented, fluid filled structure to peek out from behind the iris. As the processs continues, this cyst may release from behind the iris and float in the anterior chamber. As one may intuit, these cysts are typically round, see-through and mobile unless they become wedged between the clear cornea and the lens. This is a very common finding in the Goldern Retriever and Boston Terrier but can be seen in any breed. They are benign and warrant no treatment.

Kyra has developed these in her right eye, I cannot get a good picture of it like the one I found on a google search (see below). She only has one little one, maybe 2 depending on how good the light is. They scared me to death when I saw them and immediately started researching this. Luckily it is benign and will not impair vision. She has her yearly senior appointment August 11, so this concern has been added to the list of things I would like to discuss (I am such a crazy dog mom) just to be safe. Has anyone else dogs had this as well and what did your vet suggest or what was the outcome? I will have my outcome after her appointment and will report back then.