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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is uncommon in cats. [70] Most cases seem to be caused by chronic conjunctivitis, especially secondary to feline herpesvirus. [68] Diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment are similar to those for dogs.
Artificial tears are a part of the topical therapy for keratoconjunctivitis sicca for animals such as dogs, cats and horses. [20] Similarly to human use, proper care should be performed to avoid contamination of the bottle. [21] A veterinarian should be contacted if any signs of allergy, irritation, or pain develop due to the usage of ...
Corneal ulcers in cats can be caused by trauma, detergent burns, infections, and other eye diseases. One common cause not seen in dogs is infection with feline herpesvirus 1 (FHV-1). FHV-1 causes ulceration by direct infection of the epithelial cells. Lesions appear as round or dendritic (branching) ulcers. FHV-1 also suppresses healing of the ...
Keratoconjunctivitis is a term used to describe inflammation of both the cornea (the clear, front part of the eye) and the conjunctiva (the thin, transparent membrane covering the white part of the eye and lining the inside of the eyelids). This condition can have various causes, and its presentation may vary depending on the underlying factors.
After extensive research and data collection, Sjögren published an essential paper in 1951, describing 80 patients with keratoconjunctivitis sicca, 50 of whom also had arthritis. [106] His subsequent follow-up conference trips pertaining to his paper led to an international interest in Sjögren's syndrome. [ 106 ]
Cherry eye is a disorder of the nictitating membrane (NM), also called the third eyelid, present in the eyes of dogs and cats. [1] Cherry eye is most often seen in young dogs under the age of two. [ 2 ]
Keratitis is a condition in which the eye's cornea, the clear dome on the front surface of the eye, becomes inflamed. [1] The condition is often marked by moderate to intense pain and usually involves any of the following symptoms: pain, impaired eyesight, photophobia (light sensitivity), red eye and a 'gritty' sensation. [2]
Corneal ulcers are a common human eye disease. [2] They are caused by trauma, particularly with vegetable matter, as well as chemical injury, contact lenses and infections. . Other eye conditions can cause corneal ulcers, such as entropion, distichiasis, corneal dystrophy, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry ey