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Differential diagnosis and management of corneal ulceration in horses, part 1
Author(s) -
Hartley Claudia
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.g6298
Subject(s) - medicine , corneal ulceration , medical diagnosis , differential diagnosis , cornea , optometry , corneal ulcer , dermatology , ophthalmology , surgery , pathology
Corneal ulceration is a common problem seen in equine practice. Appropriate and timely treatment is important to ensure the best outcome for the patient. The eye is a delicate and unforgiving organ, requiring measured assessment, diagnosis and treatment to maintain vision and the globe. This article considers corneal anatomy and healing, the diagnostic approach to a painful equine eye, as well as differential diagnoses and treatments for the different corneal ulcerations that might be encountered. A second article, to be published in a future issue of In Practice, will consider the various aetiologies of corneal ulceration, treatments and prognoses.