Tag Archives: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

A Clinical Case from the Archives : 11/06/2007

This dog has had keratoconjunctivitis sicca, unresponsive to topical cyclosporine which, as you can see, has a nice wet ocular surface after a parotid duct transposition. It does, however, have some white deposits in the tear film and on the corneal surface. What are these and what might be done to reduce them? Continue reading

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A Clinical Case from the Archives : 17/03/2007

This twelve year old Cocker spaniel is presented with both eyes in this sorry state. What do you think is going on? Continue reading

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A Clinical Case from the Archives : 03/12/2006

This poor guinea pig always seems to have one eye somewhat closed. What might be the reasons for this? Continue reading

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A Clinical Case from the Archives : 10/11/2006

What has this ten year old West Highland White Terrier got wrong with its eyes? And what can we do – topical cyclosporine doesn’t work at 0.2% or 2%, tacrolimus does no better and tear replacement (whoops I’ve given the game away with regard to my first question haven’t I?!) aren’t having much success either. Where next? Continue reading

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A Clinical Case from the Archives : 05/11/2005

[tab name=”The Case”]The dog in the previous qustion has a problem in its right eye as well. Persistent copious discharge and a red eye but one that is visual are seen here. What might be going on?[/tab][end_tabset] 

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A Clinical Case from the Archives : 29/10/2005

[tab name=”The Case”]How annoying! You’ve forgotten your ophthalmoscope on a visit to a friend’s house and he shows you his 4 year old labrador. His own vet has used one antibiotic after another in the eyes with no effect. From … Continue reading

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A Clinical Case from the Archives : 10/10/2005

[tab name=”The Case”]This dog is presented with gradually worsening vision and a continuous white discharge. What’s the likely problem, what would your key diagnostic test be and what are the possible therapeutic options?[/tab][end_tabset] 

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A Clinical Case from the Archives : 03/08/2005

[tab name=”The Case”]This year old (and 10cm long!)Hermann’s tortoise has eyes that look a lot duller than its brother’s. What is the likely diagnosis here, how might you confirm it and how could you treat it?[/tab][end_tabset] 

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A Clinical Case from the Archives : 17/09/2004

[tab name=”The Case”]This 12 year old Cocker Spaniel has for some time had mucoid discharge from both eyes and some mild ocular discomfort. What is the problem (or problems) and how may it (or they) be ameliorated? [/tab][end_tabset] 

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