Dog Dry Eyes & Corneal Ulcers

🐾 DOGS with RED 👀 = a RED 🚩FLAG !

The 👁 surface is called the CORNEA & is made of layers like an 🧅

The CORNEA is more prone to injury than the rest of the 👁

Injuries to the cornea have many causes: These include Trauma 🥊, Ingrown eyelashes, Foreign material, Chemicals, Heat/Smoke 💨, Infection, & Dry Eyes (aka KCS)

While an injury to the 👁 is the most common cause of a CORNEAL ULCER, certain breeds are prone to a condition known as entropion, where the eyelid rolls inwards, causing the eyelashes to irritate the cornea.

While all 🐶 are at risk for a corneal ulcers, breeds with prominent 👀 are at greater risk & include: Pug, Boston Terrier, Pekingese, Boxer, Bulldog, Shih Tzu (brachycephalics with “smooshed in” noses & flat faces).

SIGNS of ULCERS include:
Increased Tearing, Discharge, Cloudiness, Redness, & Squinting

👁 ulcers are painful 😢 & your pet may paw 🐾 at the 👁. Besides the pain, an untreated corneal ulcer can lead to BLINDNESS 👎

Your vet will examine your pet very carefully to determine if there is an ulcer of the eye. The exam may include the following:

1. Fluorescein stain, when illuminated with a special light, indicates if the eye is ulcerated

2. Tear Test

3. Eye Pressure Check

If your vet determines that your dog has an ulcer of the eye, the following treatment may be recommended:

1. Treatment of the underlying cause

2. An antibiotic eye ointment or drop

3. Optical pain medication

4. An Elizabethan collar to prevent rubbing or scratching

5. Other meds 💊 depending on the severity

6. For non-healing, chronic ulcers surgery or referral to a veterinary ophthalmologist may be necessary

It is critical that you give all the meds your vet prescribes for your best furry friend.

To help reduce your pet’s risk of eye problems, check the 👀 daily for any obvious signs of irritation such as redness or tearing. Most importantly, contact your vet if you suspect your dog’s eyes look irritated or inflamed ! #veterinaryophthalmology #cornealulcer #dryeyesyndrome #keratoconjunctivitissicca #fearfreevetvisit #fearfreevet #dogeyes🐶👀 #vetmedlife #bocavet #bocaratonliving #veterinarycare #cataracts #uveitis

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