Feline ocular emergencies

Clin Tech Small Anim Pract. 2005 May;20(2):135-41. doi: 10.1053/j.ctsap.2004.12.019.

Abstract

Feline ocular emergencies include any ophthalmic condition that has rapidly developed or is the result of trauma to the eye or periocular structures. Common feline emergencies include proptosis, lid lacerations, corneal ulcers, and foreign bodies. Complete ophthalmic examination including procurement of the minimal ophthalmic database (Schirmer tear test, fluorescein stain, and intraocular pressure measurement) should be obtained whenever possible to ensure that the complete and correct diagnosis is made. Concern for the patient's vision and ocular comfort should guide the practioner's diagnostic and therapeutic plan. This article reviews some of the more common feline ocular emergencies, including conditions affecting the orbit and globe, adnexa, conjunctiva, and cornea. Feline uveitis, glaucoma, and lenticular diseases are covered more thoroughly elsewhere in this issue.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cat Diseases / pathology
  • Cat Diseases / therapy*
  • Cats
  • Emergency Treatment / veterinary*
  • Eye Diseases / diagnosis
  • Eye Diseases / therapy
  • Eye Diseases / veterinary*
  • Eye Injuries / diagnosis
  • Eye Injuries / therapy
  • Eye Injuries / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Male