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When corneal ulcer surgery is needed for cats and pets
By Hartley, Claudia·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2010·Animal Health Trust, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Treatment of corneal ulcers: when is surgery indicated?
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with a corneal ulcer, often caused by feline herpesvirus, may show symptoms like squinting, excessive tearing, or redness in the eye. While many cases can be treated with medication, some ulcers require surgery, especially if they are deep or not healing properly. Treatment plans should consider the specific cause of the ulcer, the cat's overall health, and the owner's ability to follow through with care. With the right approach, many cats can recover well from corneal ulcers.
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Abstract
PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: While corneal ulcers in cats frequently arise secondarily to feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) infection, and thus medical therapy is often indicated, other causes include trauma, eyelid abnormalities (agenesis, entropion, dermoids and neoplasia), tear film abnormalities and neurological deficiencies (trigeminal nerve paralysis or facial nerve paralysis). In some such cases, surgery is required. Treatment always needs to be tailored carefully according to the depth and progression of the ulcer, any concurrent ophthalmic disease, the patient's general health and demeanour, and owner compliance and financial circumstances. PATIENT GROUP: All age groups and breeds can suffer with ulcerative keratitis although some breeds are over-represented for some types of corneal ulceration. EVIDENCE BASE: The scientific literature on feline ulcerative keratitis is extensive. This article reviews the surgical indications for corneal ulceration in cats with reference to the current evidence base.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20417900/