Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis in cats - eye symptoms and treatment
By Labelle, Amber & Labelle, Philippe·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2023·Bright Light Veterinary Eye Care, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Eosinophilic Keratoconjunctivitis in Cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with eye problems was diagnosed with eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis, which caused symptoms like conjunctivitis and raised white to pink plaques on the eye surface. The vet confirmed the diagnosis by examining a sample from the eye and finding eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. Treatment mainly involved using immunosuppressive medications, either applied directly to the eye or given as pills. With this approach, the cat's symptoms improved, and the eye condition was managed effectively.
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Abstract
Eosinophilic keratitis is a disease of the feline ocular surface. It is characterized by conjunctivitis, white to pink raised plaques on the corneal and conjunctival surfaces, corneal vascularization, and variable ocular pain. Cytology is the diagnostic test of choice. Identification of eosinophils in a corneal cytology sample usually confirms the diagnosis, although lymphocytes, mast cells, and neutrophils are often present concurrently. Immunosuppressives are the mainstay of therapy, topically or systemically. The role of feline herpesvirus-1 in the pathogenesis of eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis (EK) remains unclear. Eosinophilic conjunctivitis is a less common manifestation of EK and presents as severe conjunctivitis without corneal involvement.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36813390/