Equine Ophtho Flashcards
1
Q
What can entropion lead to?
A
corneal ulcer or perforation
2
Q
What’s the term for “shrunken eye” and what can we assess to determine it?
A
Phthisis bulbi
— look at the eyelashes…
look at the left upper eyelid
{they’re horizontal}
whereas those on the right point downwards
d/t the eye being retracted more
3
Q
Equine Recurrent Uveitis
other names?
A
Uveitis
Iridiocyclitis
Periotic ophthalmia
layman’s term: “Moon Blindness”
4
Q
How do we treat acute phases of ERU?
A
- Bute
- mydriatics {want to dilate the pupil}; atropine, dark stall
- topical steroids
- vitrectomy
