Pannus requires lifelong treatment to prevent vision loss and corneal discomfort. Understanding management success factors helps owners commit to the long-term care this condition requires.
Pannus management is a case where lifelong treatment prevents welfare compromise that would otherwise be inevitable. Without treatment, progressive corneal opacity causes visual impairment and chronic corneal discomfort. With consistent treatment, most affected dogs maintain clear vision and comfortable eyes for life. The welfare burden of twice-daily eye drop application is modest compared to the alternative. Owner compliance with a lifetime treatment regimen is the primary determinant of long-term welfare outcomes for pannus-affected dogs.