Conjunctival & Lacrimal diseases Flashcards
How does the appearance of Palpebral conj. differ from Bulbar conj.?
Palpebral conju.=thicker, pinker
Bulbar conj.= thin, translucent
C/s of conjunctivitis?
Hyperemia Chemosis Serous-mucopurulent d/c Prominent lymphoid follicles Blepharospasm(PAIN!) Pruritus
Although they are uncommon, what is the main type of conjunctival neoplasia in dogs?
MCT-benign
MCT-benign
How does conjunctivits in the dog differ from the cat?
Dog
-Most common=Secondary -Associated with: Systemic & Ocular diseases
Cat
- Most common=Primary
- Associated with: Feline herpesvirus, Chlamydophila, Calici virus, or Mycoplasma
Which of the 4 immune mediated conjunctival disorders of dogs is-
Seen mostly in: Young, Large breed
Causes: Enlarged follicles/blisters
Treatment: Topical abx & anti-inflammatories
A. Lymphoreticular conjunctivitis
B. Ligneous or Membranous
C. Plasmoma
D. Nodular granulomatous episcleritis
A. Lymphoreticular conjunctivitis
Which of the 4 immune mediated conjunctival disorders of dogs is-
Seen mostly in: Dobies & Goldens
Causes: Thicken proliferative conjunctiva, +/- systemic dz
Treatment: Difficult
A. Lymphoreticular conjunctivitis
B. Ligneous or Membranous
C. Plasmoma
D. Nodular granulomatous episcleritis
B. Ligneous or Membranous
What is the commensal microflora of the conjunctiva?
Gram + Cocci
Which of the 4 immune mediated conjunctival disorders of dogs is-
Seen mostly in: GSD
Causes: Thickened depigmented TEL–> “Cobblestone” appearance
Treatment: Topical CyS, steroids
A. Lymphoreticular conjunctivitis
B. Ligneous or Membranous
C. Plasmoma
D. Nodular granulomatous episcleritis
C. Plasmoma
Which of the 4 immune mediated conjunctival disorders of dogs is-
Seen mostly in: Collies & Shelties
Causes: Inflammation & proliferation of episclera & conjunctiva
Treatment: Topical & systemic anti-inflammatories
A. Lymphoreticular conjunctivitis
B. Ligneous or Membranous
C. Plasmoma
D. Nodular granulomatous episcleritis
D. Nodular granulomatous episcleritis
What is the most common cause of conjunctivitis & surface ocular disease,in general, in cats and kittens?
Feline Herpesviral Conjunctivitis
What are the 3 different age presentations of FHC?
Neonatal Opthalmia: Ankylo/Symblepharon
8-12 wks: UR & occular signs
Mature: Recrudescence, Harbored in CN V
FHC causes what type of occular signs?
Severe kerritoconjunctivitis w/ chemosis, corneal edema, & ulceration
Sequela= KCS, Lacrimal adenitis
How is FHC diagnosed?
Tentatively on history & signs
Confirmed via PCR
T/F: We would prefer to use systemic antivirals over topical antivirals for treating FHC.
False
Systemic antivirals are Hepatotoxic to cats
Topicals: Cidovir, Trifluridine, Idoxuridine
What systemic antiviral is well tolerated by cats?
Famcyvlocir
What is the 2nd most common cause of conjunctivitis in cats?
Chlamydophila felis
What other ocular sign does C. felis cause aside from conjunctivitis?
Chemosis
Also causes +/- respiratory & GI signs
What is the DOC for C. Felis?
Topical tetracyclines-Chloramphenicol(risks for humans!)
Systemic Doxycycline if severe(wash with water!)