Yays and neighs for performing standing enucleationJanuary 24, 2023Appropriate preparation is critical for success when performing enucleation in the standing horse. The procedure should be performed in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate lighting.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA look at analgesia for enucleation -- with web-exclusive videosFebruary 22, 2022The surgical procedure for an eye enucleation is within the reach of any reasonably skilled surgeon; however, the pain during and after a procedure can be excruciating.
A look at analgesia for enucleationFebruary 7, 2022The surgical procedure for an eye enucleation is within the reach of any reasonably skilled surgeon; however, the pain during and after a procedure can be excruciating.
A clear look at cataract conditions and treatmentsNovember 4, 2021For clinical anatomy, it is useful to think of the lens like a peanut M&M: composed of the “candy shell” capsule, the “chocolate” cortex, and the “peanut” dense nucleus.
Clinical trial tackles highly contagious feline ocular virusMay 28, 2020Saving the eyes and lives of shelter cats is central to a clinical trial underway at Louisiana State University (LSU).
Borrowed technique can save patients' eyesSeptember 25, 2019A new veterinary technique out of Tufts University is expected to save the eyes of countless canine and equine patients.
Tonometry and early ocular condition diagnosis, treatmentJuly 15, 2018Determining intraocular pressure (IOP), an important part of many specialty veterinary ocular examinations, can give examining clinicians vital information for diagnosing certain conditions. For example, lower than normal IOP is a cardinal sign of uveitis, whereas a higher than normal IOP is a main sign of glaucoma.
The latest in veterinary ophthalmology researchJuly 24, 2017From drugs to surgical techniques to new treatment protocols, the field of veterinary ophthalmology is ever evolving, bringing better care and more promising prognoses to patients.
UC Davis creates test for equine SCCJune 6, 2017There’s still no cure for Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in horses, but a new study from UC Davis can help detect horses at risk for it. SCC is one of the most common cancers that hits equines in their eyes, and the second most common tumor in horses, according to UC Davis.
Why ultrasound is not just for horse tendons, breedingNovember 9, 2016Since its introduction into equine medicine in the latter part of the 20th century, ultrasound has been enthusiastically adopted by practitioners—both hospital-based and in the field—as a noninvasive way to glean information about tissues lying beneath the skin.
