Recent News for Eye and Ear Problems
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Guttural Pouch Anatomy, Problems Reviewed for World Equine Vets
November 08, 2009
Guttural pouches are more than just ill-defined air-filled vats located somewhere in the horse's head, said Julie Fjeldborg, DVM, PhD, an associate professor in the department of large animal sciences at the University of Copenhagen,... Read More
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Corneal Ulcers: Prompt Treatment Key to Success
November 01, 2009
Advancements in the diagnosis of corneal ulcers, as well their medical and surgical treatment, were among the topics covered by Dennis Brooks, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVO, Professor of Ophthalmology at University of Florida College of Veterinary... Read More
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Third Eyelid Tumors Require Prompt Vet Attention
October 29, 2009
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common cancers in horses. Commonly appearing as small, wartlike bumps on the eyelid or surface of the eye, they require early treatment. While a conscientious owner might quickly notice a new... Read More
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Eyelid Issues Discussed at Equine Ophthalmology Meeting
October 27, 2009
From lacerations to cancer, issues commonly affecting the equine eyelid were among the topics tackled by 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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Equine Recurrent Uveitis Biomarker Research a Real Eye Opener
October 15, 2009
Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) is the most common cause of blindness in horses and is believed to affect approximately 10% of the equine population. The exact cause of ERU remains unclear, althoughresearchers have shown that recurrent bout... Read More
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Study: Horse Whinnies Packed with Information
October 05, 2009
Through their whinnies, horses convey specific information about their identities, including sex, height, and weight, according to French researchers. Acoustic analyses of whinnies and the reactions of horses to various recorded whinnies also... Read More
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Coat Color Studies Aid Health Research, Breeding Choices
September 21, 2009
Certain horse coat colors or patterns are associated with health or medical problems.... Read More
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Equine Visual Laterality Reinforces Horse Handling Traditions
August 02, 2009
The convention of leading and mounting the horse from the left might be more than just tradition, according to a new study from St. Andrews University. The study, led by Kate Farmer, MA, at the Harmony Center in Austria, shows that horses... Read More
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Horse Eye Problems to be Focus of AAEP Fall Meeting
July 14, 2009
The treatment and diagnosis of conditions affecting the equine eye will be the topic of the AAEP's debut fall meeting, Focus on Ophthalmology, Oct. 1-3 in Raleigh, N.C. Ocular trauma, infection, and disease can lead to some of the most... Read More
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Equine Recurrent Uveitis: Watery Eyes Can Indicate a Serious Problem
July 06, 2009
While there are many reasons for a horse to have excessive tear production, it's a classic sign of equine recurrent uveitis, also known as moon blindness.... Read More
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Cataracts in Foals
May 23, 2009
Horses can be born with cataracts due to developmental or heritable causes--known as congenital cataracts. Foals with cataracts often present very early in life, usually at 1 to 2 months of age. Typically, the owners will notice the whiteness in... Read More
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Preventing and Handling Eye Injuries
May 16, 2009
Eye injuries and infections are not uncommon in horses, but minor problems left untreated can quickly become serious and result in blindness if unattended. Here are some recommendations for preventing problems and some guidelines to follow if... Read More
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Tips on Examining the Equine Eye
April 20, 2009
In general, overt pathology is easy to identify because of the ease by which the equine eye can be examined. The largest challenge for general practitioners is determining the significance of subtle variations in normal eyes and recognizing the mild... Read More
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Corneal Ulcer Correction and Improving Visual Outcomes: Scar Wars
April 07, 2009
Brooks reviewed a variety of treatment and management strategies for corneal ulcers, with a focus on not only resolving the ulcer in each case, but maintaining the horse's vision.... Read More
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"Sticky" Third Eyelid
April 01, 2009
Q: Twice, my 12-year-old Paint gelding has gotten his third eyelid "stuck" over the top of his eyeball for 10 or 20 seconds. The first time was when water splashed in his eye during a bath. He tossed his head, rolled his eye upward... Read More
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FAEP 2008 Symposium
April 01, 2009
Laminitis, corneal ulcers, and R. equi were among the topics veterinarians and researchers discussed at a conference in the Caribbean. Thirteen presenters took to the podium, covering lameness, reproduction, and medicine... Read More
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New Surgery for Deep Corneal Abscesses
December 27, 2008
A new surgical technique for managing deep corneal abscesses in horses is effective and cosmetically pleasing.... Read More
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Diode Laser Treatment for Headshaking a Burning Success
December 08, 2008
California researchers aren't shy when it comes to managing headshaking in horses. According to a case report published in the Nov. 15 edition of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Jeannine Berger, DVM, Dipl.... Read More
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Kentucky Colt with Type-1 Diabetes Might Be First
December 03, 2008
A colt born with type-1 diabetes might be the first documented equine case of the illness, according to his veterinarian, Nathan Slovis, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky. The Kentucky Mountain Saddle... Read More
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Silver Dapple Color and Eye Abnormalities Connection Found
November 13, 2008
For many years, veterinarians and horse owners have described the collection of eye anomalies associated with silver dapple color as anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD), because of the apparent similarities to anterior segment lesions ... Read More
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Leptospira Not an Important Factor in Recurrent Uveitis, Researchers Say
November 01, 2008
As a result of aggressive research efforts, the underlying causes and factors contributing to recurrent uveitis--a painful and debilitating condition that is the leading cause of blindness in horses--are becoming known. "Recurrent... Read More
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Prosthetic Eye Gives Horse a Shot at Show Career
October 14, 2008
A miniature horse has been given a second chance for a career as a show horse--thanks to a prosthetic eye. The 65-pound horse, named KBuck, was born June 1 at Lil Chums Miniature Horse Farm in Lawton, Okla.,and lost its eye a few days afte... Read More
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Treating Seasonal Headshaking with Eye Drops
October 07, 2008
Horses that shake their heads in an unexpected, intermittent, potentially violent, and apparently involuntary way are not only frustrating, but widely deemed unsafe for the rider or handler. Horses suffering from seasonal headshaking can... Read More
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Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center Highlights Specialized Eye Care Availability
October 04, 2008
It's been just a few months since board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist Gwendolyn Lynch, DVM, Dipl. ACVO, became affiliated with Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. But in this short time, Lynch has provided many... Read More
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Shedding Light on Night Blindness in Appaloosas
August 31, 2008
Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) in Appaloosas has been linked to the leopard complex spotting in these horses. But how are these two apparently independent genetic... Read More
