Changes

A bulging spectacle can be investigated by the insertion of a small gauge needle through the lateral canthus into the subspectacular space. Paracentesis of some fluid is followed by the injection of a small amount of fluorescein dye. The mouth is then examined with the aid of an ultraviolet light. In cases of bullous spectaculopathies there will be no fluorescence in the mouth. The tear sample can be submitted for microscopy, culture and sensitivity.

A bulging spectacle can be investigated by the insertion of a small gauge needle through the lateral canthus into the subspectacular space. Paracentesis of some fluid is followed by the injection of a small amount of fluorescein dye. The mouth is then examined with the aid of an ultraviolet light. In cases of bullous spectaculopathies there will be no fluorescence in the mouth. The tear sample can be submitted for microscopy, culture and sensitivity.

==Therapy==

==Therapy==

Several treatments have been advised for bullous spectaculopathies. Paracentesis gives a temporary solution and the condition sometimes resolves with treatment of any infectious stomatitis. The spectacular distension usually returns though. Most cases will resolve with the excision of a 30° wedge of the ventral spectacle, which allows drainage, in combination with treatment of the inciting stomatitis. A surgical fistula between the subspectacular space and the mouth (conjunctivoralostomy) has also been recommended as a treatment.  The prognosis for complete resolution of individual cases can be difficult to assess and the loss of vision due to an opaque spectacle is a common sequelae.

Several treatments have been advised for bullous spectaculopathies. Paracentesis gives a temporary solution and the condition sometimes resolves with treatment of any infectious stomatitis. The spectacular distension usually returns though. Most cases will resolve with the excision of a 30° wedge of the ventral spectacle, which allows drainage, in combination with treatment of the inciting stomatitis. A surgical fistula between the subspectacular space and the mouth (conjunctivoralostomy) has also been recommended as a treatment.  The prognosis for complete resolution of individual cases can be difficult to assess and loss of vision due to an opaque spectacle is a common sequelae.

 

==Therapy - Conjunctivoralostomy==

==Therapy - Conjunctivoralostomy==

This procedure involves incising the spectacle and passing an 18g needle from the subspectacular space into the mouth. Fine silastic tubing is then threaded through the needle. This is left in position for drainage for one month. Any oral lesions are vigorously treated.  

This procedure involves incising the spectacle and passing an 18g needle from the subspectacular space into the mouth. Fine silastic tubing is then threaded through the needle. This is left in position for drainage for one month. Any oral lesions are vigorously treated.  

==Prevention==

==Prevention==

Bullous spectaculopathies are often secondary to upper alimentary tract disease. This is usually associated with poor husbandry such as unhygienic conditions and keeping snakes outside their [[POTZ]]. Prevention therefore comes from [[:Category:Snake Husbandry|good husbandry practices]].[[Category:Snake Spectacular Diseases]]

Bullous spectaculopathies are often secondary to upper alimentary tract disease. This is usually associated with poor husbandry such as unhygienic conditions and keeping snakes outside their [[POTZ]]. Prevention therefore comes from [[:Category:Snake Husbandry|good husbandry practices]].[[Category:Snake Spectacular Diseases]]