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Corneal Trauma - Donkey (view source)
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==Introduction==
Donkeys are less prone to trauma than horses due to their stoical nature and leisure uses, but their eyes are equally prominent and the cornea is usually involved.
==Clinical Signs==
The stages of damage progress from '''endothelial damage''' to [[Uveitis - Donkey|'''anterior uveitis''']], [[Lens Luxation - Donkey|'''lens luxation''']] and '''retinal detachment'''.
Presenting signs are:
* Photophobia
* Blepharospasm
* Epiphora
* Corneal oedema
* Possible iris prolapse
==Diagnosis==
These signs are seen with many ocular diseases, so history and thorough examination is vital as treatment should be prompt.
==Treatment==
A ruptured globe requires '''surgical intervention''' and a lens luxation usually results in '''enucleation''' due to secondary [[Glaucoma - Donkey|glaucoma]]. Aggressive '''[[NSAIDs|NSAID]] therapy and '''atropine''' are needed for the associated anterior [[Uveitis - Donkey|uveitis]].
==Literature Search==
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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=%28ab%3A%28cornea*%29+AND+%28ab%3A%28trauma%29+OR+ab%3A%28injury%29+OR+ab%3A%28puncture%29%29+AND+od%3A%28donkeys%29%29+OR+%28title%3A%28cornea*%29+AND+%28title%3A%28trauma%29+OR+title%3A%28injury%29+OR+title%3A%28puncture%29%29+AND+od%3A%28horses%29%29 Corneal trauma in donkeys or 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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