{"id":161721,"date":"2022-07-14T12:24:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:24:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:24:15","slug":"what-causes-moon-blindness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes moon blindness?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_causes_moon_blindness\" title=\"What causes moon blindness?\">What causes moon blindness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_is_human_moon_blindness\" title=\"What is human moon blindness?\">What is human moon blindness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#Is_moon_blindness_a_thing\" title=\"Is moon blindness a thing?\">Is moon blindness a thing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#Can_moon_blindness_be_reversed\" title=\"Can moon blindness be reversed?\">Can moon blindness be reversed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_is_moon_blindness\" title=\"What is moon blindness?\">What is moon blindness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_causes_moon_eyes\" title=\"What causes moon eyes?\">What causes moon eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_does_moon_blindness_mean\" title=\"What does moon blindness mean?\">What does moon blindness mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_night_blindness\" title=\"What are the symptoms of night blindness?\">What are the symptoms of night blindness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#Is_there_a_cure_for_moon_blindness\" title=\"Is there a cure for moon blindness?\">Is there a cure for moon blindness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#Is_moon_blindness_contagious\" title=\"Is moon blindness contagious?\">Is moon blindness contagious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#Is_moon_blindness_painful_horse\" title=\"Is moon blindness painful horse?\">Is moon blindness painful horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_is_the_major_cause_of_moon_blindness\" title=\"What is the major cause of moon blindness?\">What is the major cause of moon blindness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_is_moon_blindness_in_a_horse\" title=\"What is moon blindness in a horse?\">What is moon blindness in a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_triggers_uveitis_in_horses\" title=\"What triggers uveitis in horses?\">What triggers uveitis in horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_would_cause_sudden_blindness_in_a_horse\" title=\"What would cause sudden blindness in a horse?\">What would cause sudden blindness in a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_are_the_causes_and_symptoms_of_night_blindness\" title=\"What are the causes and symptoms of night blindness?\">What are the causes and symptoms of night blindness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#How_do_you_detect_night_blindness\" title=\"How do you detect night blindness?\">How do you detect night blindness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_do_night_blindness_people_see\" title=\"What do night blindness people see?\">What do night blindness people see?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#Is_moon_blindness_in_horses_painful\" title=\"Is moon blindness in horses painful?\">Is moon blindness in horses painful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#Is_moon_blindness_in_horses_curable\" title=\"Is moon blindness in horses curable?\">Is moon blindness in horses curable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#How_do_horses_get_moon_blindness\" title=\"How do horses get moon blindness?\">How do horses get moon blindness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#Is_moon_blindness_painful\" title=\"Is moon blindness painful?\">Is moon blindness painful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#Is_uveitis_in_horses_painful\" title=\"Is uveitis in horses painful?\">Is uveitis in horses painful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_does_Moon_blind_mean_in_horses\" title=\"What does Moon blind mean in horses?\">What does Moon blind mean in horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-moon-blindness\/#What_causes_night_blindness_in_horses\" title=\"What causes night blindness in horses?\">What causes night blindness in horses?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_moon_blindness\"><\/span>What causes moon blindness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several possible causes for moon blindness, although a genetic predisposition to autoimmunity probably underlies external triggers, which may include: <b>Bacteria (leptospirosis)<\/b><b>Vitamin deficiencies. <\/b><b>Physical injuries<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_human_moon_blindness\"><\/span>What is human moon blindness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Night Blindness (Nyctalopia) is <b>a symptom of an underlying disease such as a retina problem. The blindness prevents you from seeing well at night or in poor lighting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_moon_blindness_a_thing\"><\/span>Is moon blindness a thing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), also known as Moon Blindness or Periodic Ophthalmia, is a leading cause of blindness in horses worldwide. It is one of the most common diseases of the equine eye, with an estimated prevalence of 2-25% in the United States.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_moon_blindness_be_reversed\"><\/span>Can moon blindness be reversed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Moon Blindness is the most common cause of blindness in horses, it only occurs in 10 percent of horses worldwide. Treatment technology is rapidly evolving, and while the damage done by this condition is <b>not yet preventable or reversible, the cyclosporine implant is a step in the right direction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_moon_blindness\"><\/span>What is moon blindness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Moon Blindness is the most common cause of blindness in horses, it only occurs in 10 percent of horses worldwide. Treatment technology is rapidly evolving, and while the damage done by this condition is <b>not yet preventable or reversible, the cyclosporine implant is a step in the right direction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_moon_eyes\"><\/span>What causes moon eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), also known as Moon Blindness or Periodic Ophthalmia, is a leading cause of blindness in horses worldwide. It is one of the most common diseases of the equine eye, with an estimated prevalence of 2-25% in the United States.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_moon_blindness_mean\"><\/span>What does moon blindness mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Definitions of moon blindness. <b>inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder. synonyms: night blindness, nyctalopia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_night_blindness\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of night blindness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several possible causes for moon blindness, although a genetic predisposition to autoimmunity probably underlies external triggers, which may include: <b>Bacteria (leptospirosis)<\/b><b>Vitamin deficiencies. <\/b><b>Physical injuries<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_cure_for_moon_blindness\"><\/span>Is there a cure for moon blindness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, <b>there is no cure for moon blindness, but early treatment can help slow the progression of the disease. More than half of the horses that develop moon blindness will eventually become blind.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_moon_blindness_contagious\"><\/span>Is moon blindness contagious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Takeaways. Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU or moon blindness) is the most common cause of vision loss in horses. ERU is <b>likely a complex autoimmune disease that is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_moon_blindness_painful_horse\"><\/span>Is moon blindness painful horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We now know that moon blindness has nothing to do with the moon but can recur over the course of weeks or months. <b>It causes pain and discoloration of the eye, and affected horses are very sensitive to bright sunlight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_major_cause_of_moon_blindness\"><\/span>What is the major cause of moon blindness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Takeaways. <b>Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU or moon blindness) is the most common cause of vision loss in horses. ERU is likely a complex autoimmune disease that is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_moon_blindness_in_a_horse\"><\/span>What is moon blindness in a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Moon Blindness is the most common cause of blindness in horses, it only occurs in 10 percent of horses worldwide. Treatment technology is rapidly evolving, and while the damage done by this condition is <b>not yet preventable or reversible, the cyclosporine implant is a step in the right direction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_triggers_uveitis_in_horses\"><\/span>What triggers uveitis in horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Moon Blindness is the most common cause of blindness in horses, it only occurs in 10 percent of horses worldwide. Treatment technology is rapidly evolving, and while the damage done by this condition is <b>not yet preventable or reversible, the cyclosporine implant is a step in the right direction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_cause_sudden_blindness_in_a_horse\"><\/span>What would cause sudden blindness in a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), also known as Moon Blindness or Periodic Ophthalmia, is a leading cause of blindness in horses worldwide. It is one of the most common diseases of the equine eye, with an estimated prevalence of 2-25% in the United States.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_causes_and_symptoms_of_night_blindness\"><\/span>What are the causes and symptoms of night blindness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What causes night blindness?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>nearsightedness, or blurred vision when looking at faraway objects.<\/li>\n<li>cataracts, or clouding of the eye&#8217;s lens.<\/li>\n<li>retinitis pigmentosa, which occurs when dark pigment collects in your retina and creates tunnel vision.<\/li>\n<li>Usher syndrome, a genetic condition that affects both hearing and vision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_detect_night_blindness\"><\/span>How do you detect night blindness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Night blindness can only be diagnosed <b>during a comprehensive eye exam. Your eye doctor will ask you questions about your medical history and conduct a series of tests to identify signs of an ocular disease or vision condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_night_blindness_people_see\"><\/span>What do night blindness people see?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Night blindness may cause problems with driving at night. People with night blindness often have trouble seeing <b>stars on a clear night or walking through a dark room, such as a movie theater. These problems are often worse just after a person is in a brightly lit environment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_moon_blindness_in_horses_painful\"><\/span>Is moon blindness in horses painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Moon Blindness is the most common cause of blindness in horses, it only occurs in 10 percent of horses worldwide. Treatment technology is rapidly evolving, and while the damage done by this condition is <b>not yet preventable or reversible, the cyclosporine implant is a step in the right direction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_moon_blindness_in_horses_curable\"><\/span>Is moon blindness in horses curable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prognosis for Horses with Moon Blindness Unfortunately, <b>there is no cure for moon blindness, but early treatment can help slow the progression of the disease. More than half of the horses that develop moon blindness will eventually become blind.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_horses_get_moon_blindness\"><\/span>How do horses get moon blindness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Takeaways. Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU or moon blindness) is the most common cause of vision loss in horses. ERU is <b>likely a complex autoimmune disease that is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_moon_blindness_painful\"><\/span>Is moon blindness painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Equine recurrent uveitis can affect one eye or both eyes, and may cause more severe signs in one eye than the other. The disease tends to increase in severity with repeated episodes. However, <b>the insidious form often does not present with any outwardly painful episodes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_uveitis_in_horses_painful\"><\/span>Is uveitis in horses painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Uveitis is inflammation of the eye&#8217;s uveal tract, a layer of tissue that lies between the eye&#8217;s outer layer (including the cornea) and its inner layer (the retina) and includes the iris, the ciliary body, and the choroid. This tissue is delicate, and <b>when it&#8217;s inflamed, the effects can be painful<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Moon_blind_mean_in_horses\"><\/span>What does Moon blind mean in horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Equine recurrent uveitis is not considered contagious, meaning that it cannot be spread from one horse to another. The underlying cause for ERU is controversial and has been debated for decades. Historically, <b>exposure to a bacterium called Leptospira has been implicated as an infectious cause<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_night_blindness_in_horses\"><\/span>What causes night blindness in horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several possible causes for moon blindness, although a genetic predisposition to autoimmunity probably underlies external triggers, which may include: <b>Bacteria (leptospirosis)<\/b><b>Vitamin deficiencies. <\/b><b>Physical injuries<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What causes moon blindness?What is human moon blindness?Is moon blindness a thing?Can moon blindness be reversed?What is moon blindness?What causes moon eyes?What does moon blindness mean?What are the symptoms of night blindness?Is there a cure for moon blindness?Is moon blindness contagious?Is moon blindness painful horse?What is the major cause of moon blindness?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-161721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161721"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161721"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161721\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=161721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=161721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}