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Surgery for deep melting corneal ulcers in dogs and cats
By Lengellé, Cloé·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2026·Centre Vé·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical Repair of Deep Melting Ulcers With Freeze-Dried Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in Dogs and Cats.
Plain-English summary
A group of 15 dogs and 5 cats with deep melting corneal ulcers underwent surgery where a special freeze-dried amniotic membrane was used to help heal their eyes. After the procedure, most pets showed improvement, with 90% retaining their vision and corneal transparency restored within about 17 days. While some pets experienced mild complications like inflammation and pigmentation in the cornea, the overall outcome was positive, indicating that this treatment can be effective for serious eye problems in pets.
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Abstract
PURPOSE: To determine the efficacy of freeze-dried amniotic membrane (FDAM) used in veterinary medicine (Vetrix EyeQ) for the surgical treatment of deep melting ulcers in dogs and cats. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 15 dogs and 5 cats treated for deep melting corneal ulcers were included in this retrospective study. Following keratectomy, a simple or multilayer FDAM was placed into the keratectomy bed and sutured with 9/0 polyglactin suture material. A temporary third eyelid flap was performed for each case. Follow-up examinations were performed on average 18, 45, and 90 days after surgery. Final evaluation included assessment of corneal healing, preserved vision, and residual corneal opacities. RESULTS: A total of 20 eyes were treated between 2019 and 2023. Nine dog and four cat breeds were represented. Mean healing time was 17 ± 2 days. At 18 days postsurgery, inflammatory reaction with superficial vascularization was present in all eyes (20/20). At 45 days, 45% (9/20) of eyes showed persistent corneal neovascularization, mild corneal fibrosis, and focal corneal pigmentation. At 90 days, persistent severe pigmentation was observed in 10% (2/20) of eyes. Corneal transparency was successfully restored, and vision was preserved in 90% of cases (18/20). CONCLUSION: FDAM transplantation was effective in treating melting corneal ulcers in dogs and cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40322935/