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Clinical signs of a corneal ulcer? |
Hyperaemia of the conjunctiva. Discomfort. Oedema. Neovascularisation. Infiltration of cells. |
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How do we assess for corneal ulcers? |
Apply proxymetacaine and fluorescein. Look for a cause e.g. an eyelash- ectopic cilia. |
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Causes of corneal ulceration? |
External trauma - centrally located. Hair/lash trauma- ectopic cilia dorsally. Tear film abnormality do a SCC Infection-FeLV. |
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What is contraindicated in an animal with ulceration of the cornea? |
Corticosteroids. |
