FA Ophthalmology Flashcards
What are common findings with IBR?
Conjunctival swelling and plaque formation
When might you see scleral injection?
Sepsis
What is one of the most common congenital issues to see?
Entropion
What should you warn clients about with entropion?
Genetic condition - discourage breeding
What are other names for infectious bovine keratoconjunctivits?
Pinkeye
IBK
What is the most common organism for pinkeye?
Moraxella bovis
Gram negative coccobacillus
What are the other not as common causes for pinkeye?
Moraxella bovoculi
Mycoplasma spp
Respiratory viruses
How is pink eye spread?
Shed in nasal and ocular secretions from clinically infected or carriers
New pilus antigens
What are the economic factors with pinkeye?
Decrease weight gains, milk yield, calf value
Increase cost for treatment
Sales loss for damaged eyes
When do antibiotics work the best for pink eye?
Early disease
What eye med is not allowed in cattle?
Fluroquinolones
What are the risk factors for SCC?
Age - peak prevalence 7-8 years
UV light exposure
White face
Environment
Genetics
Concurrent viral infection - papilloma
What must you do if you decide to remove a SCC?
Make sure you get it all
What can you use radiofrequency hyperthermia for?
Lesions less than 5mm
