Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laser treatment for eyelid hair causing eye problems in a calf
By Arteaga, Kevin & Crasta, Manuela·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2021·Eye Clinic, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of distichiasis in a cow using a direct-contact 810-nm diode laser.
- Species:
- cattle
Plain-English summary
A 2-month-old Italian Friesian calf was brought in for excessive tearing and cloudy eyes caused by distichiasis, which is when extra eyelashes grow from the eyelids. The veterinarian used a special 810-nm diode laser to remove the abnormal eyelashes, and after the surgery, the calf showed gradual improvement with very few complications. Six months later, the calf's eyes were back to normal, and the tearing had stopped. This laser treatment effectively resolved the calf's eye problems.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe the use of direct-contact diode laser as a new treatment for distichiasis. STUDY DESIGN: Case report. ANIMALS: A 2-month-old Italian Friesian calf with bilateral excessive tearing and corneal opacification was presented to the Visionvet Eye Clinic. Abnormalities on ophthalmic examination included epiphora, seromucous discharge, bilateral distichiasis and secondary chronic keratitis affecting both eyes. METHODS: Distichiae were surgically removed after insertion of the 810-nm diode laser tip into the associated meibomian gland. RESULTS: Clinical signs gradually improved postoperatively with minimal and transient post-operative complications. Ophthalmic examination was within normal limits 6 months later beyond distichiae. CONCLUSION: Treatment of distichiasis with direct-contact 810-nm diode laser resulted in long-term resolution of signs in the case described here.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33880805/