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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

* Topical treatment should be in solution form, as <u>ointments can irritate all but a superficial ulcer</u>

* Topical treatment should be in solution form, as <u>ointments can irritate all but a superficial ulcer</u>

* '''[[Uveitis - Donkey|Anterior uveitis]]''' is commonly associated with corneal ulceration. Use '''atropine drops''' hourly until miosis resolves and then twice daily for two or three days

* '''[[Uveitis - Donkey|Anterior uveitis]]''' is commonly associated with corneal ulceration. Use '''atropine drops''' hourly until miosis resolves and then twice daily for two or three days

* '''[[NSAIDs]]''' are necessary to relieve initial pain. Flunixin meglumine is most effective in reducing ocular pain, but  should be stopped or changed to phenylbutazone as soon as possible due to its adverse effect on cellular repair

* '''[[NSAIDs]]''' are necessary to relieve initial pain. Flunixin meglumine is the most effective at reducing ocular pain, but  should be stopped or changed to phenylbutazone as soon as possible due to its adverse effect on cellular repair

* '''Corneal debridement''' of all loose epithelium and debris allows repair of the cornea and stimulates the healing response. [[Eye Examination - Donkey#Auriculopalpebral nerve block|Auriculopalpebral nerve block]] and topical anaesthesia  facilitate this procedure

* '''Corneal debridement''' of all loose epithelium and debris allows repair of the cornea and stimulates the healing response. [[Eye Examination - Donkey#Auriculopalpebral nerve block|Auriculopalpebral nerve block]] and topical anaesthesia  facilitate this procedure

* '''Deep ulcers require surgical repair'''. Conjunctival grafts are best referred to specialists, who have the appropriate ophthalmic instruments and experience

* '''Deep ulcers require surgical repair'''. Conjunctival grafts are best referred to specialists, who have the appropriate ophthalmic instruments and experience