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| + | ==Signalment== | ||
| + | [[Image:Entropion donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Entropion (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]] | ||
| + | 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 | ||
| + | * 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 | ||
| + | * 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''' | ||
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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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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
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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