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==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
[[Image:Entropion donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Entropion (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]] | [[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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* Temporary placement of 3/0 silk in a '''vertical mattress suture''' can be effective | * Temporary placement of 3/0 silk in a '''vertical mattress suture''' can be effective | ||
* Severe cases may need '''surgical correction''' | * Severe cases may need '''surgical correction''' | ||
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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] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:08, 20 October 2010
Signalment
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.
Diagnosis
- Close examination is needed to see if the inversion of the eyelid is causing the eyelashes to traumatise the cornea
- Fluorescein staining is essential to check for corneal ulceration
Treatment
- Most cases can be resolved by simply everting the eyelid, possibly on repeated occasions
- If manual eversion fails, mechanical eversion can be achieved by injecting saline subcutaneously.
- Temporary placement of 3/0 silk in a vertical mattress suture can be effective
- Severe cases may need surgical correction
Literature Search
Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
Entropion in donkeys and horses publications
References
- 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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