Moon Blindness/Recurrent Uveitis

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What Is Moon Blindness?

Moon Blindness/Recurrent Uveitis

This is a slow degeneration of the iris. Results from initial impairment of vision, causing eventually complete Blindness.

This is a gradual process. Most horses cope quite well with the disease, as the blindness is very gradual in development. Therefore, providing the horse the time to adjust to the restriction of vision while being ridden in arenas or trails.

   

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