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==Signalment==
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[[Image:Entropion donkey.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Entropion (Image courtesy of [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary])</center></small>]]
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Entropion is commonly found in '''old donkeys as a result of enophthalmos'''. In a new-born foal, '''congenital entropion''' will cause ocular irritation within days.
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==Diagnosis==
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* Close examination is needed to see if the inversion of the eyelid is causing the eyelashes to traumatise the cornea
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* Fluorescein staining is essential to check for corneal ulceration
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==Treatment==
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* Most cases can be resolved by simply '''everting the eyelid''', possibly on repeated occasions
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* If manual eversion fails, mechanical eversion can be achieved by '''injecting saline''' subcutaneously.
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* Temporary placement of 3/0 silk in a '''vertical mattress suture''' can be effective
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* Severe cases may need '''surgical correction'''
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==Literature Search==
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[[File:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
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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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<br><br><br>
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28entropion%29+AND+%28od%3A%28horses%29+OR+od%3A%28donkeys%29%29 Entropion in donkeys and horses publications]
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==References==
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* 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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Latest revision as of 23:08, 20 October 2010

Signalment

Entropion (Image courtesy of The Donkey Sanctuary)

Entropion is commonly found in old donkeys as a result of enophthalmos. In a new-born foal, congenital entropion will cause ocular irritation within days.

Diagnosis

  • Close examination is needed to see if the inversion of the eyelid is causing the eyelashes to traumatise the cornea
  • Fluorescein staining is essential to check for corneal ulceration

Treatment

  • Most cases can be resolved by simply everting the eyelid, possibly on repeated occasions
  • If manual eversion fails, mechanical eversion can be achieved by injecting saline subcutaneously.
  • Temporary placement of 3/0 silk in a vertical mattress suture can be effective
  • Severe cases may need surgical correction

Literature Search

CABI logo.jpg


Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).


Entropion in donkeys and horses publications

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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