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Dog's eye injury from cat scratch - what to know
By Dulaurent, Thomas et al.·Published in Open veterinary journal·2023·Centre Hospitalier Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Eye trauma from a cat scratch with retention of the claw in the anterior chamber in a dog.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male dog suffered eye trauma after being scratched by a cat, which left the cat's claw stuck in his eye. The veterinarian removed the claw and repaired the dog's cornea, then performed surgery to remove the damaged lens and replaced it with an artificial one. After treatment, the dog's recovery was considered satisfactory, as he showed improvement in his vision and normal eye pressure, although he still had some minor issues related to the initial injury.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cat scratches and ocular foreign bodies are frequent reasons for consultation in veterinary ophthalmology. CASE DESCRIPTION: We here present an unusual case combining trauma to the cornea and lens by a cat scratch with retention of the claw in the anterior chamber. Management consisted of the removal of the claw, reconstruction of the cornea, and mechanized ablation of the lens by phacoemulsification with implantation of an artificial lens. CONCLUSION: The progression during the follow-up period was considered satisfactory, with positive responses to visual tests and intraocular pressure within the norms. Only dyscoria and a tear of the endothelium and Descemet membrane, secondary to the trauma, remained.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37026071/