Repairing Equine Eyelid Lacerations

Although eyelid lacerations are common, they should be considered surgical emergencies.
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Merriam-Webster defines a horse as "a large solid-hoofed herbivorous ungulate mammal domesticated since prehistoric times and used as a beast of burden, a draft animal, or for riding." Many horse owners, however, will agree that the phrase "accident prone" should be included in that definition.

Although eyelid lacerations are common, veterinarians should consider them surgical emergencies, Hendrix stressed.

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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