Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Flashcards
1
Q
What is most common result of condition
A
Chronic conjunctivitis
2
Q
Pathophysiology
A
Reduced goblet cells activity in lacrimal glands
Reduced/absence of ability to produce tears
May be uni or bilateral
3
Q
Which age group is condition prevalent
A
Middle age dogs
4
Q
Breed predisposition (3)
A
Pugs
WHWT
Yorkies
5
Q
What are other factors in disease development (2)
A
May be immune mediated
May be secondary to
- some endocrine conditions
- drug toxicity
6
Q
Clinical signs (7)
A
Mucoid/muco-purulent conjunctivitis Corneal neovascularisation Corneal clouding Ulceration Dull/dry appearance Scarring Reduced vision
7
Q
Diagnosis (3)
A
Hx/cs
Ophthalmic exam
Schirmer tear test
