Conjunctivitis Overview & Treatment PDF
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This document provides an overview of conjunctivitis in animals. It covers the different types of conjunctivitis, both infectious and non-infectious, as well as common clinical signs and treatments.
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Overview & Terms Ocular Diseases and disorders are common in vet med Efficient triage + diagnosis may avoid sight loss in many cases Miosis (pupil constriction) vs Mydriasis (pupil dilation) Blepharospasm – uncontrolled blinking, trouble opening eyes Blepharitis – inflammation around the...
Overview & Terms Ocular Diseases and disorders are common in vet med Efficient triage + diagnosis may avoid sight loss in many cases Miosis (pupil constriction) vs Mydriasis (pupil dilation) Blepharospasm – uncontrolled blinking, trouble opening eyes Blepharitis – inflammation around the eyelid Chemosis – swollen conjunctiva Hyperemia – bloodshot eyes Epiphora – watery eyes Keratitis – inflammation of the cornea Photophobia – light sensitivity Scleritis – inflammation of the sclera Conjunctivit is Inflammation of the conjunctiva(s) Often secondary to other diseases Infectious or environmental Highly vascular The Conjunctiva in Animals - Eye Diseases and Disorders - Merck Veterinary Manual Conjunctiviti s Infectious (often Non-infectious cats) (often dogs) Herpes Bacterial Calicivirus Immune Chlamydia mediated Allergies Ectropion / Entropion Injury or FB Decreased tear production Conjunctivitis Clinical Signs Chemosis Hyperemia Ocular discharge Discomfort, squinting.. Upper resp in cat Treatment Ocular antibiotics ointments, if bacterial Nursing care to keep eyes clean
