Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Neuro-ophthalmology in horses.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Irby, Nita L
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
A complete neuro-ophthalmologic assessment is relatively simple, requires minimal instrumentation and should be performed as part of every complete ophthalmic and neurologic examination. This article has summarized the tests that comprise and the species-specific details of the complete neuro-ophthalmologic of the equine patient. Selected causes of sudden blindness in the horse were summarized and some common neuro-ophthalmic conditions with significant ophthalmic consequences, such as facial nerve paralysis, were discussed. Split-lid tarsorrhaphies, which are indicated but rarely used in cases of facial nerve paralysis were strongly recommended for all facial paralysis cases and were described in detail.
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