Thanks for the warning, Keith. I printed out your post and put it in Cody's file to mention the next time he goes to the vet for a checkup.

I have always worried about cataracts developing in dogs who spend a lot of time in the bright sun and on or in the water, with all that reflected glare, since dogs don't wear sunglasses to protect their eyes. But I did not know about this genetic problem -- and glaucoma had never occurred to me as something that happens to dogs. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I'm very sorry to hear about Austin's problems, but thank you so much for passing on the information.

At least goldens seem to be able to find their way around as much by smell and sound as by sight. Cody would be able to find his food even if he were totally blind <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> And he can hear a FedEx truck or a UPS truck coming from a half mile away, because the drivers always bring treats. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />