Recurrent epithelial erosion

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21 Recurrent epithelial erosion INITIAL PRESENTATION Discharge, abnormal appearance – red PRESENTING SIGNS Dogs and cats with recurrent epithelial erosions typically present with mild conjunctival hyperaemia, increased lacrimation and slight…

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Retinal detachment

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49 Retinal detachment INITIAL PRESENTATION Blind PRESENTING SIGNS Owners will present the dog or cat because of sudden onset blindness affecting one or, more commonly, both eyes, since many do…

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Puppy scratched by cat

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24 Puppy scratched by cat INITIAL PRESENTATION Pain, discharge PRESENTING SIGNS The young puppy presented due to an encounter with the local cat – sometimes the family cat, sometimes belonging…

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Hyphaema

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36 Hyphaema INITIAL PRESENTATION Abnormal appearance – red PRESENTING SIGNS Hyphaema is blood in the anterior chamber, and therefore presents as a red eye! Normally it is acute in onset….

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Feline uveitis

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34 Feline uveitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Abnormal appearance – red/cloudy PRESENTING SIGNS Cats with uveitis are normally presented because the owner has noticed a change in appearance of one or both…

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Exophthalmos

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53 Exophthalmos INITIAL PRESENTATION Abnormal appearance – position, pain PRESENTING SIGNS The owner will present the animal due to the change in appearance of their pet. Frequently the condition is…

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Brachycephalic pigmentary keratitis

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28 Brachycephalic pigmentary keratitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Abnormal appearance – cloudy, blind PRESENTING SIGNS Brachycephalic pigmentary keratitis can present in a variety of ways. The most straightforward is where the owner…

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Hypertensive retinopathy

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51 Hypertensive retinopathy INITIAL PRESENTATION Blind, abnormal appearance – red PRESENTING SIGNS The presentation in cases of hypertensive retinopathy is variable. Owners might have noticed a sudden or gradual onset…

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Prolapsed nictitans gland

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8 Prolapsed nictitans gland INITIAL PRESENTATION Abnormal appearance – red PRESENTING SIGNS The patient will be presented due to a sudden change in appearance of the eye and the owner…

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Deep corneal ulcer

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22 Deep corneal ulcer INITIAL PRESENTATION Pain, discharge, abnormal appearance – red PRESENTING SIGNS Both dogs and cats can present with deep corneal ulcers. Usually the owner will notice a…

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