Recent News for Eye and Ear Problems
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Post-Surgery Prognosis in Horses
September 01, 2011
When a horse needs surgery, what's his prognosis for a full recovery? What problems can occur during recovery?... Read More
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LSU Seeking Horses With Moon Blindness for Study
April 14, 2011
The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking donation of horses afflicted with equine recurrent uveitis (ERU)--also known as moon blindness--to participate in a study investigating the role of bacterial infection in the ... Read More
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UC Davis to Host Equine Medicine Symposium for Owners
April 01, 2011
The University of California, Davis, annual equine medicine symposium is scheduled for April 9. This year's topic is "The Golden Years: Helping Your Horse Mature Gracefully," and it will cover everything you ever wanted to know about helping your ... Read More
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New Technology for Diagnosing Keratitis in the Equine Eye
March 31, 2011
A technology commonly used in human medicine would provide veterinarians with a quick, noninvasive alternative for diagnosing fungal keratitis in the equine eye, according to a researcher from Cornell University. Equine fungal keratitis is a common ... Read More
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Digital Photos Assist in Treating the Equine Eye (AAEP 2010)
February 25, 2011
Ann E. Dwyer, DVM, says that the most basic point-and-shoot digital camera is an "invaluable tool for documenting and following a variety of ophthalmic problems such as those affecting the orbit, eyelids, cornea, iris, and lens of the equine eye." ... Read More
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Catastrophic Ocular Surface Failure in the Horse (AAEP 2010)
February 14, 2011
The soft, expressive equine eye holds a great fascination for horse lovers. And although it's normally a resilient structure, it's not immune from injury. At the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore... Read More
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Detomidine Sedation and Eye Pressure in Horses (AAEP 2010)
January 09, 2011
If your horse has to be sedated, the effect of that sedative on the fluid pressure within his eyes (intraocular pressure) might be the last thing you're worried about. Unless, of course, he is being sedated for an eye procedure--then this issue ... Read More
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Corneal Ulcers
January 01, 2011
I was wondering about corneal ulcers in horses. I have a 30-year-old horse that has lost eyesight in one eye from age, and I am treating him now for a corneal ulcer. I read your article on eye problems (November 2010 issue) and was wondering what med... Read More
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Eye Color and Blindness
December 01, 2010
I have a 5-year-old horse that has one blue eye and one brown eye. I have been that told he is going blind in ... Read More
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Eye Trauma in Horses
November 01, 2010
Eye injuries are fairly common in horses and can be serious, especially if neglected. They run the gamut from corneal injuries (e.g., superficial scratches, punctures, or a foreign body caught under an eyelid) to full-thickness eyelid lacerations to ... Read More
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Ocular Disease in Horses with HERDA: Study
August 10, 2010
In an eye-opening event, Mississippi State University researchers discovered that Quarter Horses diagnosed with the disease called hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HERDA) not only have skin defects but also important eye abnormalitie... Read More
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Lens Implants in Horses Advocated Following Cataract Surgery
August 01, 2010
After cataract surgery to remove the damaged intraocular lens, horses now have more appropriate lens options. ... Read More
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Study: Laser Glaucoma Treatment Helps, But Doesn't Cure
July 03, 2010
A specially designed surgical laser can help control fluid pressures in the eyes of horses with glaucoma and help maintain vision, but it does not alleviate the need for the continued use of topical eye medications, according to David A. Wilkie... Read More
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Night Vision-Appaloosa Spotting Link Investigated
May 11, 2010
Appaloosas lacking in spots might be lacking in night vision.... Read More
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Equine Vision: Impact on Trail Behavior (Book Excerpt)
April 02, 2010
Once you learn how the equine eye functions, you'll better understand your horse's actions. And you'll have insight managing your trail horse when it becomes skittish for no apparent reason.... Read More
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Corneal Ulcer Treatment Covered at Vet Conference
March 21, 2010
With their large, exposed eyes, horses are at risk for diseases of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye, said Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, associate professor of veterinary medicine and surgery at the University of Missou... Read More
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Eye Position and Animal Agility Study Published
March 07, 2010
New research from scientists in Liverpool has revealed the relationship between agility and vision in mammals. The study, published in February in the Journal of Anatomy, sampled 51 species to compare the relationship between agility and... Read More
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Equine Eye Problems Discussed by Veterinarians
March 03, 2010
Ophthalmology in horses was declared such an important topic at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in early December that two Table Topics were held. In one session approximately 175 veterinarians attended, ... Read More
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Eye Removal Surgery Recovery Reviewed (AAEP 2009)
February 02, 2010
Horses recover from general anesthesia following removal of an eye (enucleation) equally well as horses recovering from other types of surgeries, reported veterinarians and surgeons from the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center du... Read More
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Listen Up: Horses Demonstrate Auditory Laterality
January 20, 2010
A neighborly neigh is processed in a different way than other whinnies, meaning that horses have brain side preferences for sounds, according to a new study by French researchers. The phenomenon, known as &... Read More
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WSU Horse Eye Care Available at Eastern Washington Satellite
January 15, 2010
It is not unusual for horses to develop an eye problem, be it from an infection, injury, or cancer. While many veterinarians treat eye issues, there are some that can turn into serious problems and may need advanced eye care. These can include ... Read More
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Deafness in American Paint Horses Examined
December 03, 2009
Paint Horses with certain coat patterns and blue eyes are more at risk for deafness than others.... Read More
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Management of Blind Horses Discussed at Equine Ophthalmology Meeting
November 29, 2009
Blind horses can usually get by with a little help from a friend; or, in this case, a trustworthy companion horse, said Ann Dwyer, DVM, a private practitioner with a strong interest in equine ophthalmology and co-owner of Genesee Valley Equin... Read More
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Equine Recurrent Uveitis Discussed at Vet Ophthalmology Meeting
November 19, 2009
Equine recurrent uveitis, also called moon blindness, is the leading cause of vision loss in horses. Brian Gilger, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, chief of the Ophthalmology service at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine... Read More
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Glaucoma Discussed at Equine Ophthalmology Meeting
November 13, 2009
Glaucoma, a group of diseases resulting from alterations in the formation and drainage of aqueous humor (clear eye fluid), which causes an increase in intraocular pressure above what's compatible with normal function of the retina and... Read More
