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− | *The ophthalmic lesions were treated alongside the intensive therapy and supportive | + | *The ophthalmic lesions were treated alongside the intensive therapy and supportive care for the NMS. |
− | care for the NMS. | + | *Cold compresses (6 times daily) were used to decrease the eyelid and conjunctival oedema |
− | *Cold compresses (6 times daily) were used to decrease the eyelid | + | *Antibiotic/corticosteroid ophthalmic ointment smeared over the eyelid excoriation and placed in the conjunctival sac 4 times daily. |
− | and conjunctival oedema | + | *The acute traumatic uveitis was treated with 4 times daily 1% atropine ointment placed in the conjunctival sac and a low dose of NSAIDs given systemically. |
− | *Antibiotic/corticosteroid ophthalmic ointment | ||
− | smeared over the eyelid excoriation and placed in the conjunctival sac 4 times daily. | ||
− | *The acute traumatic uveitis was treated with 4 times daily 1% atropine ointment | ||
− | placed in the conjunctival sac and a low dose of NSAIDs given systemically. | ||
*Broadspectrum antibiotics were already being given as part of the supportive care. | *Broadspectrum antibiotics were already being given as part of the supportive care. | ||
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A 24 hour old thoroughbred foal is presented (under heavy sedation in these images):
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What opthalmic lesions are evident? |
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Suggest how the foal sustained such damage? | This foal had NMS and convulsed at 16 hours old, causing self-traumatic lesions to the right side of the face and bony prominences.
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What other opthalmic problems may also be present? |
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How would you treat the opthalmic lesions? |
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