QuikVue Vet Case Share - Corneal Sequestrum in a Cat
We are glad to share a vet case study captured by QuikVue eye imaging adaptor from Dr. Allison Fuchs.
We've been busy around here on the clinic floor and thus quiet on this account, but have lots of cases to share.
This cat was referred due to concerns about a dilated pupil in the left eye and possible glaucoma. She is a brachycephalic (Persian) kitty and as you can see, she actually has a corneal problem! This cat has a corneal sequestrum, which is a necrotic, dead piece of cornea. These occur exclusively in cats and are associated with chronic corneal irritation like from a corneal ulcer, or nasal entropion and exposure such as in any brachycephalic cat! There is also a link to feline herpes virus, especially in non-brachycephalic cats.
Treatment for these is similar to corneal ulcers. We can medically manage and see if the sequestrum lifts off, or surgically remove via keratectomy and grafting.
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We are glad to share a vet case study captured by QuikVue eye imaging adaptor from Dr. Allison Fuchs.
We've been busy around here on the clinic floor and thus quiet on this account, but have lots of cases to share.
This cat was referred due to concerns about a dilated pupil in the left eye and possible glaucoma. She is a brachycephalic (Persian) kitty and as you can see, she actually has a corneal problem! This cat has a corneal sequestrum, which is a necrotic, dead piece of cornea. These occur exclusively in cats and are associated with chronic corneal irritation like from a corneal ulcer, or nasal entropion and exposure such as in any brachycephalic cat! There is also a link to feline herpes virus, especially in non-brachycephalic cats.
Treatment for these is similar to corneal ulcers. We can medically manage and see if the sequestrum lifts off, or surgically remove via keratectomy and grafting.
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