It's important to monitor your pets vision because there are certain Yorkie eye problems that can develop in this breed of dog. When a Yorkshire Terrier loses its eye sight, it's often a distressing situation for both the dog and its owner. It also restricts what your Yorkie can do, and in some cases it can be dangerous to leave your Yorkie on its own because it cannot see potential hazards. To minimise the likely hood of sight problems in your pet, it's always wise to frequently visit your veterinarian for checkups that include eye checks.

The main eye disorders common to this breed of dog include Cataracts, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) degeneration, Keratoconjuctivitis Sicca and Entropion.

Cataract formation

Yorkie owners sometimes face the problem of cataract formation. This disease affects the lens of a dog's eye. The lens losses transparency and will often become white in colour. This often results in your dog becoming blind. There are 3 different classifications of this disease and they include the following: