Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eosinophilic keratitis in cats causing eye plaques and redness
By Balicka A. et al.·Published in Folia Veterinaria·2021·Small Animals Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in KošiceKomenského 73, 041 81Košice, PL·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Feline Eosinophilic Keratitis—A Review
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with eosinophilic keratitis, which is a condition that causes white to pink plaques on the cornea, was diagnosed after showing signs like eye discharge and squinting. The vet confirmed the diagnosis through a special examination that looked for certain immune cells in the eye. Treatment with corticosteroids and cyclosporine was effective in reducing the symptoms and improving the cat's eye health. While the exact cause of this condition is still unclear, it may be related to an immune response or allergies.
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Abstract
Eosinophilic keratitis is a disease occurring in cats, horses and rabbits. Its clinical signs include blepharo-spasm, discharge, chemosis, conjunctival hyperaemia and the presence of corneal ulceration. The typical signs of the disease are white to pink plaques on the cornea accompanied with keratitis. The diagnosis of the disease has to be confirmed with cytology examination and the presence of eosinophils and mast cells in the specimen. Local application of corticosteroids and cyclosporine has good therapeutic effect and has been recommended in all affected species. In samples collected from cats, the presence of feline herpes virus DNA has been reported. Eosinophilic keratitis might be caused by an aberrant immune response or reaction to unknown allergic stimuli. The primary cause of the disease is currently unknown.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2021-0030