Differential diagnosis and management of corneal ulceration in horses, part 1

Abstract

Corneal ulceration is a common problem seen in equine practice. Appropriate and timely treatment is important to ensure the best outcome for the patient. The eye is a delicate and unforgiving organ, requiring measured assessment, diagnosis and treatment to maintain vision and the globe. This article considers corneal anatomy and healing, the diagnostic approach to a painful equine eye, as well as differential diagnoses and treatments for the different corneal ulcerations that might be encountered. A second article, to be published in a future issue of In Practice, will consider the various aetiologies of corneal ulceration, treatments and prognoses.

Differential diagnosis and management of corneal ulceration in horses, part 2

“…It is the second in a two-part series in In Practice. The first article (Hartley 2014) focused on corneal anatomy and healing, ulcer classification and the diagnostic approach to a painful eye, emphasising the importance of appropriate and timely treatment. …”