Veterinary Ophthalmology: BCL Post-Procedure

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Questions and Answers

What percentage of eyes experienced recurrent ulceration?

3/17 (correct)

5/17

7/17

1/17

What was the outcome for the two eyes with a SK?

They experienced complete healing (correct)

They had a further decline in health

They were euthanized due to decline in health

They required ongoing treatment

What was the reason for euthanizing one of the eyes with recurrent ulceration?

The eye was in severe pain

The eye had a severe infection

The animal had a decline in health from chronic kidney disease (correct)

The eye was blinded

How many eyes experienced a decline in health from chronic kidney disease?

One Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the recurrent ulceration in the eyes?

Some eyes experienced complete healing and others were euthanized Signup and view all the answers

What was the diameter of the PureVision bandage contact lens used in the procedure?

14 mm Signup and view all the answers

How many eyes had a BCL placed post-procedure?

18 Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for deciding whether to place a BCL post-procedure?

Veterinary ophthalmologist Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the company that manufactured the PureVision bandage contact lens?

Bausch and Lomb Incorporated Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of placing a BCL post-procedure?

To aid in the healing process Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary material used to create the double drape tectonic patch?

Cyanoacrylate Signup and view all the answers

What was the intended purpose of the double drape tectonic patch?

To repair corneal defects Signup and view all the answers

What type of lens was used in the procedure?

PureVision bandage contact lens Signup and view all the answers

How many cases were involved in the study?

8 Signup and view all the answers

In which journal was the study published?

Vet Ophthalmol Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential benefit of a fast and effective treatment method for corneal ulceration?

Discourage corneal sequestrum formation Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary finding of Morgan et al.'s study in 1994?

Time to healing of corneal ulceration was shorter with surgical intervention Signup and view all the answers

How much shorter was the time to healing of corneal ulceration with surgical intervention compared to medical therapy alone?

7.4 weeks shorter Signup and view all the answers

What was the average time to healing of corneal ulceration with medical therapy alone?

11.2 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What was the average time to healing of corneal ulceration with surgical intervention?

3.8 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of diamond burr debridement in dogs?

To remove damaged corneal tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of postoperative medical therapies in the context of corneal healing?

To reduce corneal inflammation Signup and view all the answers

How does bandage contact lens wear affect corneal healing rate?

It accelerates the healing process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using diamond burr debridement and postoperative medical therapies?

To accelerate corneal healing Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of assessing corneal healing rate in dogs?

To determine the success of diamond burr debridement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Corneal Defect Repair with Cyanoacrylate Glue

A double drape tectonic patch with cyanoacrylate glue was used to repair corneal defects in 8 cases.

Post-Procedure Care

A bandage contact lens (BCL) was placed in 18/21 eyes after the procedure to aid in healing.
The BCL used was a 14-mm-diameter PureVision bandage contact lens, manufactured by Bausch and Lomb Incorporated.

Corneal Ulceration

Recurrent ulceration occurred in 3/17 eyes, with two cases having a superficial keratectomy (SK) and complete healing, and one case being euthanized due to declining health from chronic kidney disease.

Corneal Healing Rate

Surgical intervention can expedite corneal healing, discouraging corneal sequestrum formation.
A study by Morgan et al. (1994) found that the time to healing of corneal ulceration was significantly shorter with surgical intervention (3.8 weeks) compared to medical therapy alone (11.2 weeks).

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Learn about the use of bandage contact lenses (BCL) in veterinary ophthalmology, including the diameter and type of lens used in post-procedure care. Quiz yourself on the details of BCL placement and its application in veterinary eye care.