Diagnosis and treatment of lens diseases.
Abstract: The lens represents a unique tissue in light of its embryologic development, retention of old cells and nuclear make-up, transparent nature, immune privileged status, and metabolic restrictions. Disorders of malformation and malposition occur, but cataract development is the most common and significant problem for owners and animals. Technologic and pharmacologic advances have allowed surgical removal of equine cataracts to become an acceptable alternative, capable of returning a visually impaired horse to a functional status. Uveal inflammation represents the greatest threat to successful surgical cataract removal. Veterinarians should consult with those versed in ophthalmology for assistance in diagnosis, prognosis, peroperative treatment, surgical intervention, and follow-up on lens disorders.
Publication Date: 1992-12-01 PubMed ID: 1458330DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30442-xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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The research article mainly discusses lens diseases, particularly cataract in horses, and the advancements in surgical and pharmacological treatments that can restore their functional visual abilities. Emphasis is given on the significance of seeking expertise in ophthalmology for effective diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention of lens disorders.
Understanding Lens and Its Diseases
- The article begins by describing the lens of the eye, highlighting its unique characteristics such as its embryologic development, the retention of old cells, its transparent nature, immune privileged status, and metabolic restrictions.
- It reiterates that while disorders causing malformation and malposition of the lens can occur, the most common and significant issue faced is the development of cataracts, particularly in animals and their owners.
Technological and Pharmacological Advances
- The research article proceeds to discuss the advancements in technology and pharmacology which have provided viable solutions to this problem.
- It specifically refers to the surgical removal of cataracts in horses, an operation that has now become a feasible alternative to traditional treatment methods. The success of these surgeries could potentially return visually impaired horses to a functional status.
The Significance of Uveal Inflammation
- The research identified uveal inflammation as a significant challenge to the successful surgical removal of cataracts.
- UVEAL inflammation refers to inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, which includes the iris and blood vessels that supply the other parts of the eye. This inflammation can potentially disrupt the surgical intervention for cataract removal.
Importance of Expert Consultation
- The article closes by emphasizing the importance of consulting with specialists in ophthalmology during the process of diagnosing, prognosing, and treating lens disorders.
- This not only concerns the surgical intervention but also the preoperative treatment and follow-up required in dealing with such disorders.
Cite This Article
APA
McLaughlin SA, Whitley RD, Gilger BC.
(1992).
Diagnosis and treatment of lens diseases.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 8(3), 575-585.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30442-x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Small Animal Surgery and Medicine, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Alabama.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Cataract / congenital
- Cataract / diagnosis
- Cataract / veterinary
- Cataract Extraction / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / congenital
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / surgery
- Horses
- Lens Diseases / congenital
- Lens Diseases / diagnosis
- Lens Diseases / surgery
- Lens Diseases / veterinary
References
This article includes 47 references
Citations
This article has been cited 1 times.- Miwa Y, Komatsu H, Shinojima A, Oda A, Inagaki M, Usami K, Akasaka M, Kobayashi Y. Bilateral cataract surgery in a Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata): A case report. Clin Case Rep 2021 Nov;9(11):e05112.
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