MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DEEP CORNEAL ULCER IN A CALF - A CASE REPORT

Krishnaveni N; Ninu A.R; Kokila S; Vishnugurubaran D

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v50i5.130948

Authors

Krishnaveni Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Ninu Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Kokila Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Vishnugurubaran Assistant Professor, Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v50i5.130948

Keywords:

calf, corneal ulcer, Descematocoele

Abstract

A Seven months old female Jersey cross bred calf was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College & Research Institute, Tirunelveli with the history of trauma on the left eye. Ophthalmic examination revealed chronic deep corneal ulcer on the left eye. The presented case was successfully treated with temporary tarsorrhaphy and medical management. Animal had an uneventful recovery.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Jhala, S.K., Nisha Joy, Dar, M.D., Tiwari, D.K., Patil, D.B. and Parikh, P.V. (2012). Management of corneal ulcer using third eyelid flap technique in a horse. Indian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 33(1):73.

Lazreg, S., Labetoulle, M., Renault, D. and Baudouin, C. (2020). Fast and sustained healing of resistant corneal ulcers using corneal scrubbing and matrix regenerating therapy. European Journal of Ophthalmology. Online First Published April 28, 2020. https://doi. org/10.1177%2F1120672120921379.

Peiffer, R.L. and Peterson – Jones, S.M. (2001). Small Animal Ophthalmology – A Problem Oriented Approach, 3rd edn. W.B. Saunders, pp. 172-218.

Tripathi, S.M., Powar, K.V. and Pawar, V.N. (2009). Correction of corneal ulceration by tarssoraphy in a horse. Veterinary World, 2(7): 281.