Equis ISSN 2398-2977
Eyelid: trauma
Contributor(s): Keith Barnett, Dennis E Brooks, Graham Munroe, William C Rebhun
Introduction
- Common in all ages and types.
- Cause: often self-inflicted, upper eyelid, and may involve other surrounding structures.
- Signs: varying in severity from small punctures to large flaps.
- Diagnosis: history, signs, radiography.
- Diagnosis: history, signs.
- Treatment: surgical repair is preferred in most cases.
- Prognosis: guarded to good - dependent upon size of lesion and speed of treatment.
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Pathogenesis
Etiology
Pathophysiology
- Commonly caused by sharp or blunt direct trauma to eyelids, bites, or tearing after eyelids caught on nails or fence wire.
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Prevention
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Outcomes
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Krohne S G (1996)Equine ocular emergencies.Equine Pract18(2), 15-22 VetMedResource.
- Moore C P (1992)Eyelid and nasolacrimal disease.Vet Clin N A Equine Pract8(3), 499-519 PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Brooks D E (1999)Equine Ophthalmology.In:Veterinary Ophthalmology.Ed: Gelatt K N. 3rd edn. 1053-1116.