Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 1986 · 26 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicineVeterinary DermatologyVeterinary OphthalmologyEquine MedicineEquine ScienceEquine SurgeryCorneal DiseaseCorneal PathologyCorneal UlcerationCorneal Wound HealingCorneal Ulcer TherapyNonhealing Corneal UlcersTopical Ocular Anesthesia
Three horses were admitted with indolent-like corneal ulcers. All horses were treated topically with antibiotics. Two horses had ulcers with redundant epithelial borders, which were debrided with cotton-tipped applicators after topical anesthesia was induced. One ulcer healed after 2 debridements. Of 2 horses treated surgically, one had complications.