ENTROPION, CORNEAL ULCER AND FUNGAL EYE INFECTION IN A SINDI CATTLE: CASE REPORT

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.973552514057

• Palavras-chave: Ocular surgery; eyelid eversion; microbiological culture; veterinary ophthalmology; corneal ulcer.

• Keywords: Ocular surgery; eyelid eversion; microbiological culture; veterinary ophthalmology; corneal ulcer.

• Abstract:

  Ophthalmology is of great importance in cattle farming, as it is directly related to animal welfare. Eye injuries and disorders cause physical damage to animals and consequently economic losses for owners. This paper describes the case of a female Sindi cattle with a corneal ulcer, entropion and a positive microbiological test for bacterial and fungal infections. Entropion is an eye condition capable of causing corneal ulcers due to eyelid eversion, which causes the eyelashes to come into direct contact with the eyeball. The clinical signs found in these conditions are blepharospasm, epiphora, conjunctivitis, photophobia, ocular discomfort and conjunctival hyperemia. It is diagnosed through a detailed clinical examination, and to check for corneal ulcers the most effective test is the fluorescein test, while infections (bacterial and fungal) can be detected through microbiological culture. The animal underwent surgery to correct the entropion, and was treated for the other conditions using antibiotics, ocular lubricants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, 0.5% atropine eye drops, fetal bovine serum, antifungals and corticosteroids. Despite the range of medications, they were not used simultaneously. At the end of the treatment, the animal showed clinical improvement and returned to its normal activities.