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'''Exophthalmos''' occurs when the equator of the '''globe''' advances beyond the margin of the '''palpebral fissure'''. It is also known as '''ocular proptosis'''.

'''Exophthalmos''' occurs when the equator of the '''globe''' advances beyond the margin of the '''palpebral fissure'''. It is also known as '''ocular proptosis'''.

====Surgical Treatment====

====Surgical Treatment====

The globe should be replaced under a [[http://en.wikivet.net/Anaesthesia|general anaesthetic]], followed by a '''temporary tarsorrhaphy''' to allow the tissues to heal:

The globe should be replaced under an [[Anaesthesia|general anaesthetic]], followed by a '''temporary tarsorrhaphy''' to allow the tissues to heal:

*Clean the eye and periocular tissues with dilute povidone-iodine solution and sterile saline.

*Clean the eye and periocular tissues with dilute povidone-iodine solution and sterile saline.

   

   

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[[Category:Neurological Diseases - Dog]]

[[Category:Orbital Diseases - Dog]]