Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ferret with corneal dystrophy causing eye ulcers and surgery
By Cattaneo, Alexia et al.·Published in Veterinary Record Case Reports·2024·Centro Veterinario Specialistico (CVS) Rome Italy, Italy·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: A bilateral corneal descemetocele as a consequence of corneal dystrophy in a ferret ( Mustela putorius furo )
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
A female ferret developed a serious eye problem called a descemetocele in her left eye due to corneal dystrophy, which is a condition that causes cloudy deposits on the cornea. She underwent surgery that involved a corneal graft and a conjunctival flap to fix the issue. Unfortunately, three months later, she had a similar problem in her right eye and required the same surgery again. Thankfully, both surgeries were successful, and she was able to see well from both eyes afterward.
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Abstract
Abstract The purpose was to describe the clinical findings, surgery and outcome of a bilateral descemetocele in a ferret ( Mustela putorius furo ), resulting from corneal dystrophy. A female ferret was diagnosed with a descemetocele in the left eye, as a result of corneal dystrophy with crystalline deposits, which spontaneously detached. Surgery was performed with a corneal graft and a conjunctival flap. No systemic disease was correlated with the corneal dystrophy. After 3 months, the ferret was presented with a descemetocele of the right eye, still due to corneal dystrophy. The same surgery as previously described was performed. The ferret recovered uneventfully from both surgeries and maintained vision from both eyes. This is the first report of corneal dystrophy in a ferret, and the first report of successful surgery on a descemetocele in this species. Surgery is the treatment of choice, and if performed quickly and adequately, has a good outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.837