Periocular habronemiasis appears as granulous lesions around the eye as a result of parasite infestations. While it was once more common in tropical and subtropical climates, veterinarians have begun diagnosing it in regions as far north as Europe and the United States.
To boot, researchers found that it’s not always easy for owners to spot ocular issues: Owners reported that fewer than 4% of the study horses had some sort of ocular disease, but researchers determined that nearly 90% of them did.
Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) is an incurable and painful eye condition that can result in vision loss and reduce affected horses’ function and value. Here’s a look at the latest research and findings on this frustrating condition.
Scientists recently reported on cases of parasitic worms living in Korean horses’ eyes, triggering immune responses that lead to a cloudy cornea and ultimately total–but reversible– blindness.
A number of things—some benign, some serious—can cause a cloudy eye. Here’s what you need to know.
Critical conditions such as colic, injuries, and dehydration can strike when you’re at a competition with your horse. Here’s how to handle them.
There are six main classes of corneal ulcers in horses that veterinarians must consider and properly diagnose to institute appropriate therapy.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can be difficult to treat, so early detection and treatment are key to giving affected horses the best chance at positive outcomes.
Upon examination, a painful equine eye might reveal a deeper problem than the more common ulcerated cornea.
Cytology allows vets to correctly diagnose a corneal ulcer’s underlying cause and institute appropriate therapy.
Eye specialist Dr. David Wilkie covers ERU (aka moon blindness) clinical signs, causes, exams, treatment, and more.
Oral atropine has been associated with slowed gastrointestinal movement, but researchers found no evidence of this with topical application.
This yellow, amber, or orange iris found in some Paso Finos seems to have no association with eye or vision problems.
Of the 236 respondents, only 87 (33%) said their horses have an annual eye exam by a veterinarian.
Skin diseases and lameness were the most commonly reported ailments, affecting 31.1% and 23.4% of horses, respectively.
Tweets and take-homes from Friday’s educational sessions on osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, strangles and more.
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