YR3 20 SSEye Flashcards
Eyelid; compo.
Skin, Mucous membrane & Eyelashes
Eyelash Disorders
Distichiasis, Trichiasis, Entropian and Blepharitis
Eyelash Disorders - Distichiasis
Extra row of eyelashes
Eyelash Disorders - Trichiasis
Abnormally directed eyelashes
Eyelash Disorders - Entropian
Rolling in of eyelids e.g. Shar-pei
Eyelash Disorders - Inflammation
Blepharitis
Conjunctiva; types
Bulbar & Palpebral
Inflammation of the conjunctiva
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis; causes
Allergic, Irritant and Infectious Agents (feline herpesvirus, feline chlamydia, ovine chlamydia - ‘pink eye’)
Pink Eye - Sheep; agent
Ovine Chlamydia
Pink Eye - Rabbits; agent
Pasteurella multocida
Bulbar Conjunctiva Swelling
Chemosis
Chemosis - Cats; agent
Chlamydia infection
Third Eyelid aka
Nictating membrane
Nictating Membrane Disorders
Prolapse, Prolapse of the third eyelid gland, Congenital deformities and Trauma
Nictating Membrane Disorders - Prolapse; types
1)Unilateral e.g. retrobulbar mass, inflammation or 2)Bilateral e.g. ‘Haw’s syndrome’ in cats, tetanus in dogs
Nictating Membrane Disorders - Prolapse of 3rd Eyelid Gland
Cherry eye
Nictating Membrane Disorders - Congenital Deformity
Rolling in of the free margin
Haw’s Syndrome in Cats
Fever, diarrhoea and bilateral 3rd eyelid prolapse. Can last up to 6mths and resolve
Lacrimal Duct; funct.
Drains xs lacrimal secretions
Lacrimal Duct; disorders
Blockage by 1)Congenital stenosis or 2)Acquired strictures (often due to inflammation)
Cornea Disorders
Keratitis, Ulceration and Keratoconjunctivitis sicca