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| − | ==Signalment==
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| − | [[Image:Entropion donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Entropion (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
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| − | Entropion is commonly found in '''old donkeys as a result of enophthalmos'''. In a new-born foal, '''congenital entropion''' will cause ocular irritation within days.
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| − | ==Diagnosis==
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| − | * Close examination is needed to see if the inversion of the eyelid is causing the eyelashes to traumatise the cornea
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| − | * Fluorescein staining is essential to check for corneal ulceration
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| − | ==Treatment==
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| − | * Most cases can be resolved by simply '''everting the eyelid''', possibly on repeated occasions
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| − | * If manual eversion fails, mechanical eversion can be achieved by '''injecting saline''' subcutaneously.
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| − | * Temporary placement of 3/0 silk in a '''vertical mattress suture''' can be effective
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| − | * Severe cases may need '''surgical correction'''
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| − | ==Literature Search==
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| − | [[File:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
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| − | Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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| − | [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28entropion%29+AND+%28od%3A%28horses%29+OR+od%3A%28donkeys%29%29 Entropion in donkeys and horses publications]
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| − | ==References==
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| − | * Grove, V. (2008) Conditions of the eye In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 11
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