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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[Image:Glaucoma donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Glaucoma (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
Glaucoma is rarely diagnosed due to lack of tonometers. Early stages often escape diagnosis due to the subtlety of the signs. It is commonly secondary to equine recurrent [[Donkey - Uveitis|uveitis]].
[[Image:Glaucoma donkey 2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Glaucoma (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
Glaucoma is rarely diagnosed due to lack of tonometers. Early stages often escape diagnosis due to the subtlety of the signs. It is commonly secondary to equine recurrent [[Uveitis - Donkey|uveitis]].
==Clinical Signs and Diagnosis==
==Clinical Signs and Diagnosis==
* Dilated, fixed pupil
* Dilated, fixed pupil
[[Lens Diseases - Donkey#Lens Luxation|'''Lens displacement''']] can cause secondary glaucoma; <u>mydriatics are contraindicated in this situation.</u>
[[Lens Luxation - Donkey|'''Lens displacement''']] can cause secondary glaucoma; <u>mydriatics are contraindicated in this situation.</u>
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Immediate action is required to reduce the IOP. Medical treatment is usually attempted first but response to treatment is variable. Consult an ophthalmology textbook for standard treatments or consult a specialist.
Immediate action is required to reduce the IOP. Medical treatment is usually attempted first but response to treatment is variable. Consult an ophthalmology textbook for standard treatments or consult a specialist.
* '''Miotics''' are indicated except for cases of [[Uveitis - Donkey|uveitis]] and [[Lens Diseases - Donkey#Lens Luxation|displaced lenses]]
* '''Miotics''' are indicated except for cases of [[Uveitis - Donkey|uveitis]] and [[Lens Luxation - Donkey|displaced lenses]]
* '''Surgery '''can be the best option
* '''Surgery '''can be the best option
==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=title%3A%28glaucoma%29+AND+%28od%3A%28horses%29+OR+od%3A%28donkeys%29%29 Glaucoma in donkeys or horses publications]
==References==
==References==
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