Which of the following are done in the dark?
Systematic examination of the globe
Neuro-ophthalmic exam
Peri-ocular tissue/ adnexa exam
anterior chamber/ lens exam
These are differentials for? conjunctivitis, foreign body, obstructed NLD, ocular neoplasia including third eyelid SCC
Ocular discharge
Mass in the tissues
Vision deficits
Enlarged pupil
Low IOP
Name the type of block that is done Below that name what the block does
This is the auriculopalpebral nerve block and stops the motor function of CN7 but at which arrow do you inject?
Check the possible causes for conjunctivitis `
allergies
trauma
infectious
neoplasia
Which are true for superficial ulcer in the horse
lubricants are helpful
Systemic NSAIDS
Local antibiotics (eg chloramphenicol)
Debride
Give topical steroids
Should resolve in 7 days
Can take 4-6 weeks to heal
Needs limbal neovascularisation
Melting ulcers: Liquification of . often cultured. EMERGENCY Often secondary to . Should refer
Acute = (secondary to other issue eg ulceration) Subacute/ chronic = neovascularisation, s, m, lipid, mineral, cellular infiltration. Colour can be important: Blue = , Red = , white/yellow =
Check which are true for deep ulceration
give topical treatment every 2-4 hours
NSAIDS + atropine if 2ndary uveitis
Give steroids if uncomfortable
Use anti-collagenase (EDTA or Serum)
Surgery can be required
Risks of infection (inc fungal), abscess, melting ulcer
Will heal over 7 days
Limbal Neovascularisation
Third eye lid closure helps commonly
When investigating masses on the eye you should and i and then if it is cancer you should
T/F: useful to do cytology of a SCCED ulcer when debriding