Dr Katherine Edith (BVSc (Hons) BSc PgDip VCP MRCVS) and Dr Dave Johnson (BVSc MRCVS) discuss the different types of corneal ulceration, the assessment and ancillary tests for ulcers and how to treat simple ulcers and SCCEDs.
The webinar begins with the structure and function of the cornea as well as normal corneal healing.
We hear about different types of ulcers and how to identify each:
- Simple superficial ulcers
- SCCEDs
- Stromal Ulcers
- Descemetoceles
- Melting Ulcers
Dr Dave Johson advises on the initial assessment of the cornea. He then goes on to discuss how to perform an ophthalmic exam from the hands-off approach all the way to specific tests and investigations.
We learn about why and how to take the best photos for monitoring and/or referral purposes.
Dr Katherine Edith teaches us about the treatment of simple ulcers and how this may differ with SCCEDs:
- Cotton bud debridement
- Diamond burr debridement
- When not to debride a corneal ulcer
Corneal ulceration in dogs from Linnaeus Veterinary Group on Vimeo.
Related CPD:
- Cataracts and Lens Luxation (NDSR Webinar)
- Companion Animal Ophthalmology (Vet Times Podcast)
- Epiphora in Dogs (Clinician’s Brief Podcast)
- Dry Eye (KCS) – (Vetfolio Podcast)
