Optimal management of equine keratomycosis

imal management of equine keratomycosis Review (2215) Total Article Views Authors: Galera PD, Brooks DE Published Date March 2012 Volume 2012:3 Pages 7 - 17 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/VMRR.S25013 Received: 30 December 2011 Accepted: 29 January 2012 Published: 15 March 2012 Paula D Galera1, Dennis E Brooks2 1College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Brasilia, DF, Brazil; 2Departments of Large and Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA Abstract: Keratomycosis in the horse exists in several unique clinical forms. This paper discusses the diagnosis and clinical management of keratomycosis in the horse associated with tear film instability, epithelial keratopathy, subepithelial infiltrates, superficial and deep ulcers, plaques, melting ulcers, descemetoceles, iris prolapse, and stromal abscesses. Prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment of equine keratomycosis can make a major difference in the maintenance of a cosmetic and visual eye.