Open AccessBilateral bullous keratopathy secondary to melting keratitis in a Suri alpaca ( Vicugna pacos )
Author(s) -
Guyonnet Alexandre,
Bourguet Aurélie,
Donzel Elise,
Bataille Guillemette,
Pascal Quentin,
Laloy Eve,
Boulouis HenriJean,
Milleman Yves,
Chahory Sabine
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1389
Subject(s) - medicine , corneal ulcer , bullous keratopathy , keratitis , ophthalmology , dermatology , cornea
Key Clinical Message An young alpaca was evaluated for bilateral progressive melting corneal ulcers and developped secondary bullous keratopathy during hospitalization. The tragic progression of melting ulcers in both eyes observed in our case leads us to recommend a rapid intensive medical therapy in young and debilitated alpacas presenting a corneal ulcer.