Uveal Tract Diseases - Donkey
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This section includes the iris, ciliary body and choroid.
Immune-mediated uveitis/recurrent uveitis
Iris Cysts
These appear as spherical pigmented bodies around the pupil edge. They are of no significance unless large or within the pupil, or may interfere with vision.
Iris Tumours
These are rare.
Hyphema
Trauma is the usual cause of blood in the anterior chamber and it will be reabsorbed if there is no ongoing haemorrhage and the animal is kept quiet. NSAIDs should be avoided. If anterior uveitis is suspected then topical steroids can be used.
References
- 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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