Treatment of corneal ulcers. What are the medical options?

Claudia Hartley*

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Abstract

Practical relevance: Corneal ulcers in cats (ulcerative keratitis) are a common presenting complaint, and are a frequent sequela to feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) infection. In fact, it is fair to assume an FHV-1 aetiology until proven otherwise. In practice, therefore, many cases of corneal ulceration can be treated medically, but treatment can frequently be challenging, with the need to tailor therapy carefully to the type of ulcer, the individual cat and its temperament. Patient group: All age groups and breeds can suffer with ulcerative keratitis although some breeds are over-represented for some types of corneal ulceration. Evidence base: The scientific literature on feline ulcerative keratitis is extensive, particularly that related to FHV-1 infection. This article reviews the medical treatment options for corneal ulceration in cats with reference to the current evidence base.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)384-397
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
Volume12
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2010

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