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Überreiter's Syndrome (chronic superficial keratitis) in dogs in the Rocky Mountain area—A study of 463 cases
Author(s) -
Slatter Douglas H.,
Lavach J. D.,
Severin† Glenn A.,
Young† Stuart
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1977.tb05852.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , keratitis , cornea , regimen , ophthalmology , surgery
The characteristics of 463 cases of Überreiter's Syndrome are presented. Over 80% of the diagnoses were made in German Shepherds. A treatment regimen utilizing combinations of corticosteroids, irradiation, superficial keratectomy and partial penetrating keratoplasty is outlined. An hypothesis that ultraviolet radiation is involved in the pathogenesis of this syndrome is proposed for further testing.