Causes of equine corneal ulcers Corneal ulcers commonly occur when a foreign substance (e.g., hair or plant material) gets into the eye, abnormal eyelashes rub the eye, or the eye is scratched by an object or the horse’s attempts to rub their painful or itchy eye. Will an ulcer on Read more…
Wash the wound with tap water or, better yet, physiologic saline solution. It stings less than plain water because it matches the chemical composition of body fluid. You can make your own saline solution by dissolving two tablespoons of table salt in a gallon of distilled water. Can you use Read more…
Cushing’s Disease Can Affect Eyes of Horses – Kentucky Equine Research. Can Cushing’s disease affect the eyes? Answer: Patients with Cushing’s syndrome may rarely develop an eye condition called central serous chorioretinopathy. This condition represents the accumulation of fluid behind the retina of the eye and may cause detachment of Read more…
Saline solution: Good for wounds or eye lavage. Straight tap water can be irritating to tissues. What does saline do for horses? Treatment of fluid loss and to restore sodium chloride balance in the body fluid. An optimum level of salts in circulation is essential for good health. How much Read more…
Vetericyn® Plus All Animal Pink Eye Spray The trigger spray applicator facilitates application directly to the eye and is safe for animal species of all life stages. Can you use vetericyn on horses eye? Great for horses, dogs, and cats with irritated eyes. Vetericyn Antimicrobial Eye Wash is completely safe Read more…
“While cataract surgery in horses is something that we are thankful that we are able to perform, it’s not the most common reason that we see horses for an eye problem. Much more commonly we see horses with problems like corneal ulcers, intraocular inflammation, or even cancer around the eye. Read more…
Any strenuous activity, including exercise, should be put on hold for at least a week. You can go back to activities, such as walking, running, and bike riding usually a week after cataract surgery. You should consult your doctor for your specific case. What activities should be avoided after cataract Read more…
Hypertonic saline solutiona (7.2%) has been used to treat hypovolemia in horses for a number of years; however, its potential uses in veterinary practice recently have been expanded. Can you use saline solution on horses? Pollen buildup can be handled by flushing your horse’s eyes two or three times daily Read more…
To clean the horse’s eyes, you should use a water-moistened washcloth and wipe the area around the eye gently to loosen and remove the dirt and tear discharge. Never touch the eye and always approach this area slowly, so you don’t frighten the horse. What can I use to wash Read more…
Anterior Uveitis (Iridocyclitis) Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body (called anterior uveitis or iridocyclitis), can occur due to disease within the eye or in other parts of the body. Inflammation of the choroid in the back of the eye frequently occurs at the same time. How do you treat Read more…