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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Equine Ophthalmology |
Subtitle of host publication | Third Edition |
Publisher | Wiley |
Chapter | 5 |
Pages | 151-196 |
Number of pages | 46 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119047919 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781119047742 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Dec 2016 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Enucleation
- Exophthalmos
- Inflammation
- Neoplasia
- Orbital disease
- Perinasal sinus
- Prosthesis