Use of phacofragmentation for cataract removal in horses: 12 cases (1985-1989)

The medical records of 12 horses that had cataracts removed by use of phacofragmentation were reviewed. Cataracts were removed from 16 eyes in horses ranging in age from 2 months to 15 years. Complications after surgery included corneal ulcers in 13 eyes, diffuse corneal edema in 5 eyes, and uncontr...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Vol. 198; no. 10; p. 1774
Main Authors:	Dziezyc, J, Millichamp, N J, Keller, C B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 15-05-1991
Subjects:	Animals Cataract Extraction - methods Cataract Extraction - veterinary Corneal Edema - etiology Corneal Edema - veterinary Corneal Ulcer - etiology Corneal Ulcer - veterinary Follow-Up Studies Horses - surgery Postoperative Complications - veterinary Premedication - veterinary Retrospective Studies Ultrasonic Therapy - veterinary Uveitis - etiology Uveitis - veterinary Vision, Ocular
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Summary:	The medical records of 12 horses that had cataracts removed by use of phacofragmentation were reviewed. Cataracts were removed from 16 eyes in horses ranging in age from 2 months to 15 years. Complications after surgery included corneal ulcers in 13 eyes, diffuse corneal edema in 5 eyes, and uncontrollable uveitis in 3 eyes. Follow-up information was obtained in all horses from 1 month to 3.5 years after surgery. Visual results were judged good by owners or veterinarians in 10 of the horses.
ISSN:	0003-1488
DOI:	10.2460/javma.1991.198.010.1774