Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eye trauma from a cat scratch with retention of the claw in the anterior chamber in a dog.
- Journal:
- Open veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Dulaurent, Thomas et al.
- Affiliation:
- Centre Hospitalier Vé · France
Plain-English summary
A dog suffered an eye injury from a cat scratch that left part of the cat's claw stuck in its eye. The injury affected both the outer layer of the eye (the cornea) and the lens inside the eye. The treatment involved removing the claw, repairing the cornea, and using a special technique to remove the damaged lens, followed by placing an artificial lens in its place. During follow-up visits, the dog's recovery was considered good, as it showed positive responses to vision tests and normal eye pressure, although there were still some minor issues related to the initial injury. Overall, the treatment worked well for the dog.
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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