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| + | ==Introduction== |
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| + | 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. |
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| + | ==Clinical Signs== |
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| + | The stages of damage progress from '''endothelial damage''' to [[Donkey - Uveitis|'''anterior uveitis''']], '''lens luxation''' and '''retinal detachment'''. |
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| + | Presenting signs are: |
| + | * Photophobia |
| + | * Blepharospasm |
| + | * Epiphora |
| + | * Corneal oedema |
| + | * Possible iris prolapse |
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| + | ==Diagnosis== |
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| + | These signs are seen with many ocular diseases, so history and thorough examination is vital as treatment should be prompt. |
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| + | ==Treatment== |
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| + | 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]]. |
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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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