Diseases and surgery of the globe and orbit

Claudia Hartley*, Rachael A. Grundon

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract / Description of output

Diseases of the equine orbit may result in profound cosmetic changes such as exophthalmos or strabismus, but in almost all cases, vision loss occurs. Unfortunately, these cosmetic changes and vision loss are commonly permanent, and prognosis of orbital disease in general is poor. The globe and orbit are subject to trauma, inflammation, neoplasia, congenital disease, and extension of disease into the orbit from adjacent cranial cavities, particularly the sinuses. Recent advances in imaging techniques and their wider availability have opened the door for more elaborate medical and surgical therapy. The desire for better cosmetic outcomes after serious ocular injury and trauma has resulted in better surgical repair of orbital fractures and a greater variety of surgical prostheses. In this chapter, diseases of the orbit and globe surgery are described, with emphasis on diagnostics, medical therapy, and surgical management.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEquine Ophthalmology
Subtitle of host publicationThird Edition
PublisherWiley
Chapter5
Pages151-196
Number of pages46
ISBN (Electronic)9781119047919
ISBN (Print)9781119047742
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Dec 2016

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Enucleation
  • Exophthalmos
  • Inflammation
  • Neoplasia
  • Orbital disease
  • Perinasal sinus
  • Prosthesis

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