Which condition is likely characterized by clinical signs of Cushings disease?

Cushing's disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism, is characterized by an excess of cortisol in the body, which can lead to various systemic effects. The clinical signs associated with Cushing's disease may include increased thirst and urination, increased appetite, pot-bellied appearance, thinning of the skin, and, in some cases, changes in coat quality.

In the context of ophthalmology, SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome) is relevant here because it can be associated with systemic diseases including Cushing's disease. Dogs with SARDS often present with sudden vision loss and characteristic fundoscopic findings of retinal degeneration. While SARDS itself is not directly caused by Cushing's disease, the connection lies in the concurrent presence of endocrine disorders that could predispose or correlate with retinal conditions.

In contrast, hypertensive retinopathy, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), and retinal detachment are distinct conditions with their own pathophysiologies. Hypertensive retinopathy is more closely related to high blood pressure than to Cushing's, while PRA is a hereditary condition primarily affecting the photoreceptors and unrelated to endocrine issues. Retinal detachment can occur due to trauma or other ocular diseases