41
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Corneal Foreign Body - Dog and Cat (view source)
Revision as of 15:49, 20 February 2014
, 15:49, 20 February 2014Created page with "'''Corneal Foreign Bodies''' can either be '''superficial''' and '''adherent''' to the surface of the cornea or '''penetrating'''. ==Clinical Signs== The '''foreign body''' ..."
'''Corneal Foreign Bodies''' can either be '''superficial''' and '''adherent''' to the surface of the cornea or '''penetrating'''.
==Clinical Signs==
The '''foreign body''' is normally visible in the eye. '''Ocular discharge''', '''blepharospasm''' and [[Corneal Ulceration - Dogs and Cats| ulceration]] may occur secondary to the foreign body.
==Treatment==
'''Superficial''' foreign bodies should be removed as quickly as possible, before they cause ulceration of the cornea. Under [[Local Anaesthetics|topical anaesthesia]] a fine stream of saline directed at the foreign body may be sufficient to remove it. Care should be taken with this technique if there is any evidence of damage to the cornea.
'''Penetrating''' foreign bodies require surgical removal and consideration should be given to referral.
==References==
Maggs, D et al (2007) '''Slatter's Fundamentals Of Veterinary Ophthalmology''' (Fourth Edition) ''Saunders''
[[Category:Corneal Diseases - Cat]]
[[Category:Corneal Diseases - Dog]]
==Clinical Signs==
The '''foreign body''' is normally visible in the eye. '''Ocular discharge''', '''blepharospasm''' and [[Corneal Ulceration - Dogs and Cats| ulceration]] may occur secondary to the foreign body.
==Treatment==
'''Superficial''' foreign bodies should be removed as quickly as possible, before they cause ulceration of the cornea. Under [[Local Anaesthetics|topical anaesthesia]] a fine stream of saline directed at the foreign body may be sufficient to remove it. Care should be taken with this technique if there is any evidence of damage to the cornea.
'''Penetrating''' foreign bodies require surgical removal and consideration should be given to referral.
==References==
Maggs, D et al (2007) '''Slatter's Fundamentals Of Veterinary Ophthalmology''' (Fourth Edition) ''Saunders''
[[Category:Corneal Diseases - Cat]]
[[Category:Corneal Diseases - Dog]]