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− | Also known as: '''''Periodic ophthalmia — Moon blindness — iridocyclitis — Equine uveitis''''' | + | Also known as: '''''Periodic Ophthalmia — Moon Blindness — Iridocyclitis — Equine Uveitis''''' |
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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
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| It is an '''immune-mediated disease''' with many potential initiating causes. Damage to the uveal tract may be initiated by '''trauma or systemic disease'''. | | It is an '''immune-mediated disease''' with many potential initiating causes. Damage to the uveal tract may be initiated by '''trauma or systemic disease'''. |
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− | Conditions and agents which have been implicated include '''leptospirosis''', brucella, strangles, '''Equine Influenza'''. ''Leptospira spp'' have been the most commonly investigated however their relationship with the disease remains obscure. | + | Conditions and agents which have been implicated include '''[[leptospirosis]]''', [[:Category:Brucella species|''Brucella'']], [[strangles]], '''[[Equine Influenza]]'''. ''[[Leptospira]]'' spp. have been the most commonly investigated however their relationship with the disease remains obscure. |
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− | ==Clinical signs== | + | ==Clinical Signs== |
| '''Acute signs''' of active inflammation include: blepharospasm, epiphora, episcleral injection, '''corneal edema''', aqueous flare, fibrin clots in the anterior chamber and miosis. | | '''Acute signs''' of active inflammation include: blepharospasm, epiphora, episcleral injection, '''corneal edema''', aqueous flare, fibrin clots in the anterior chamber and miosis. |
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| ==Diagnosis== | | ==Diagnosis== |
− | The '''recurrent history and the typical clinical signs''' are required to make a diagnosis of Equine Recurrent Uveitis. It is important to differentiate between other causes of ocular inflammation such as herpesvirus infection or immune-mediated keratitis. | + | The '''recurrent history and the typical clinical signs''' are required to make a diagnosis of Equine Recurrent Uveitis. It is important to differentiate between other causes of ocular inflammation such as [[:Category:Herpesviridae|herpesvirus]] infection or immune-mediated keratitis. |
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| An attempt should always be made to establish the '''underlying cause''' of the disease. | | An attempt should always be made to establish the '''underlying cause''' of the disease. |
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| '''Atropine''' eye drops can be used to reduce pain and the formation of synechiae. | | '''Atropine''' eye drops can be used to reduce pain and the formation of synechiae. |
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− | '''Flunixin''' is administered systemically and systemic steroids have also been used successfully although care should be taken in the detection of laminitis which can follow treatment. | + | '''Flunixin''' is administered systemically and systemic steroids have also been used successfully although care should be taken in the detection of [[Laminitis - Horse|laminitis]] which can follow treatment. |
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| Initial treatment should be continued for '''at least 2 weeks and tapered over a further 2 weeks''' after clinical signs resolve. | | Initial treatment should be continued for '''at least 2 weeks and tapered over a further 2 weeks''' after clinical signs resolve. |
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| Robinson, N. (2009) '''Current therapy in equine medicine''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences'' | | Robinson, N. (2009) '''Current therapy in equine medicine''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences'' |
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− | [[Category:To Do - Helen]] | + | |
− | [[Category:To Do - Review]] | + | {{review}} |
| + | [[Category:Neurological Diseases - Horse]] |
| + | [[Category:Expert Review - Horse]] |