Well before an ocular emergency occurs, you should familiarize yourself with the easily visible outer structures of a horse’s eye. Observe the eye with the aid of a penlight or other light source. Evidence of pain is a clear symptom of most ocular
A horse’s ear is designed distinguishing fine sounds at the same time protecting the sensitive inner structures and communicating with herdmates. The ear of an 18-month-old Belgian Warmblood filly was injured, which resulted in the ear
Is corneal dystrophy more common in Appaloosas? What causes this condition, and what is the long-term prognosis?
There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the care of blind horses, the most common being that a sightless horse cannot enjoy a quality life. While not all horses adjust to blindness as well as Houdini, those with a calm temperament
“I have a special interest in eyes, but they’re only about 5% of my work,” began Ann Dwyer, DVM, of Genesee Valley Equine Clinic in Scottsville, N.Y., at the Western Veterinary Conference Feb. 20-24 in Las Vegas, Nev. “Some problems will always
Observe the eye with the aid of a penlight or other light source. Evidence of pain is a clear symptom of most ocular diseases. However, sometimes it is not the first sign, so paying some attention to the eye and becoming familiar with what looks norm
Owners calling about horses with painful eyes or eye trauma should be told to have a dark examination area available, and to have four bales of shavings or hay ready to use as a head rest for standing surgery/diagnostics.
I have a 14-year-old Paint/Quarter Horse with one blue eye that has been diagnosed with a detached iris. ” have a 14-year-
Using ocular ultrasonography, he was able to diagnose complete retinal detachment with a large retinal tear. Because of the grave prognosis for recovery of vision, enucleation (removal of the eye) was recommended.
Learn more about 10 conditions that can affect the horse’s retina and optic nerve.
My 20-year-old Appaloosa mare seems to have increasingly puffy, swollen eyes each spring and summer.
This blinding disease is caused by increased eye pressure.
ERU is one of the most frequent causes of equine blindness. Here’s what you need to know.
A cataract can partially or fully obscure your horse’s vision, but surgical treatment can be successful.
I was just informed that my young Quarter Horse needs to have his eye removed. What does this procedure consist of?
The corneal stromal abscess is a very serious and potentially vision-threatening condition in horses. Here’s what you need to know.
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