Changes

The equipment, assessment and use of diagnostic techniques for examination of the donkey eye are the same as for a horse.

The equipment, assessment and use of diagnostic techniques for examination of the donkey eye are the same as for a horse.

===Sedation===

===Sedation===

'''Romifidine''' in combination with '''butorphanol''' is most frequently used with reliable results. Detomodine is used less, due to the tiny volumes being handled and the increased ataxia.  

'''Romifidine''' in combination with '''butorphanol''' is most frequently used with reliable results. Detomidine is used less, due to the tiny volumes being handled and the increased ataxia.  

===Frontal/supraorbital nerve block===

===Frontal/supraorbital nerve block===

'''Proxymetacaine 0.5%''', applied directly to the eye, desensitises the cornea and conjunctiva. It is required in many cases to relieve discomfort and allow examination, and for sample collection or treatment. It also allows examination and handling of the nictitating membrane. If topical anaesthesia is used to collect samples for cytology, it can affect the staining. Schirmer tear tests and sample collection should preferably be performed prior to

'''Proxymetacaine 0.5%''', applied directly to the eye, desensitises the cornea and conjunctiva. It is required in many cases to relieve discomfort and allow examination, and for sample collection or treatment. It also allows examination and handling of the nictitating membrane. If topical anaesthesia is used to collect samples for cytology, it can affect the staining. Schirmer tear tests and sample collection should preferably be performed prior to

applying any stains or medications to the eye.

applying any stains or medications to the eye.

==References==

==References==

}}

}}

[[Category:Donkey]]

[[Category:Donkey]]