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==Swab technique==

==Swab technique==

==Lavage systems==

==Lavage systems==

 

'''Subpalpebral lavage systems''' are currently preferred to the nasolacrimal cannulae. One advantage is that they allow the passage of ocular debris to flow in its natural direction. The other advantages are their ease of placement, use and maintenance. They are tolerated well by patients, and can be kept in place happily for more than three weeks. Only 0.2 ml of solution

'''Subpalpebral lavage systems''' are currently preferred to the nasolacrimal cannulae. One advantage is that they allow the passage of ocular debris to flow in its natural direction. The other advantages are their ease of placement, use and maintenance. They are tolerated well by patients, and can be kept in place happily for more than three weeks. Only 0.2 ml of solution

are needed, followed by 0.5 ml of air to clear the system. The flushing of air is an essential part of maintaining the system but the animal may object to the sensation.  

are needed, followed by 0.5 ml of air to clear the system. The flushing of air is an essential part of maintaining the system but the animal may object to the sensation.  

In the case of serious infections within the eye, such as a stromal abscess or penetrating foreign body, subconjunctival injections of antibiotic are commonly used to deliver high concentrations of antibiotic through local uptake into the bloodstream and slow release into the tissues around the eye. Other solutions that can also be used are antifungals, atropine and

In the case of serious infections within the eye, such as a stromal abscess or penetrating foreign body, subconjunctival injections of antibiotic are commonly used to deliver high concentrations of antibiotic through local uptake into the bloodstream and slow release into the tissues around the eye. Other solutions that can also be used are antifungals, atropine and

corticosteroids. The technique is best performed using sedation and local anaesthesia due to the potential risks of misdirecting the needle. Use a 23 gauge 16 mm needle. The maximum volume of injection is 1 ml and depot preparations should be avoided.

corticosteroids. The technique is best performed using sedation and local anaesthesia due to the potential risks of misdirecting the needle. Use a 23 gauge 16 mm needle. The maximum volume of injection is 1 ml and depot preparations should be avoided.

==References==

==References==

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