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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[Image:Conjunctivitis donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Conjunctivitis (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
[[Image:Conjunctivitis donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Conjunctivitis (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
* If the discharge is serous, not mucopurulent, then pain or irritation may be the likely cause and topical antibiotics are not indicated. Try not to use antibiotics unless indicated
* If the discharge is serous, not mucopurulent, then pain or irritation may be the likely cause and topical antibiotics are not indicated. Try not to use antibiotics unless indicated
* If [[Antibiotics|antibiotics]] are used, then ensure they are applied correctly and the course is completed. Preferably use a culture to decide specificity
* If [[Antibiotics|antibiotics]] are used, then ensure they are applied correctly and the course is completed. Preferably use a culture to decide specificity
* [[Horses#THELAZIA SPECIES|'''Thelazia''']] usually resolves after about eight weeks. However, topical [[Macrocyclic Lactones|ivermectin]] will kill the adult worms
* [[Thelazia lacrymalis|'''Thelazia''']] usually resolves after about eight weeks. However, topical [[Macrocyclic Lactones|ivermectin]] will kill the adult worms
==References==
==References==