Corneal Disease in the Horse
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Editor’s Note: This article was revised by the author to reflect new and updated information in November 2017.
Corneal diseases can range from minor annoyances to serious problems resulting in blindness
Corneal diseases are collectively termed keratopathies. Keratopathies can be ulcerated or non-ulcerated, and infected or non-infected. Keratopathies can be rather benign diseases, or can be so severe that they result in corneal scarring and blindness if not properly diagnosed and treated.
Corneal Lacerations/Perforations
Ocular eye trauma can vary widely. Trauma from whips, nails, buckets, light fixtures, plants, and tree branches can result in corneal/scleral lacerations
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