Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Equine corneal surgery and transplantation.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Denis, Heidi M
- Affiliation:
- Animal Eye Associates · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Corneal problems are quite common in horses and need careful attention and treatment to ensure the best results. Some serious conditions, like deep corneal ulcers or perforations, may require surgery to help the horse heal. Corneal transplants can be done for various reasons, including to restore vision or to support the eye's structure when it is damaged. The article discusses when surgery might be necessary, the types of procedures available, and how early intervention can significantly improve recovery. Overall, timely surgical treatment can lead to much better outcomes for horses with corneal issues.
Abstract
Corneal disease is common in equine ophthalmology and requires vigilant monitoring and appropriate therapy to optimize the outcome. Many equine corneal diseases, particularly those that progress rapidly, may benefit from surgical intervention. These include descemetoceles, deep corneal lacerations and ulcers, corneal perforation/iris prolapse, ulcerative keratitis, corneal stromal abscesses, and corneoscleral neoplasia. Indications for corneal transplantation include optical, tectonic, therapeutic, and cosmetic purposes. Corneal transplantation is most often implemented in equine patients for tectonic and therapeutic reasons when a cornea is compromised by corneal stromal abscess, iris prolapse, or neoplasia. This article provides an outline of when to consider surgical intervention for corneal disease, the procedures available and expected outcomes, and how appropriate early surgical intervention can dramatically improve the end result.
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