Ocular emergencies.
Most ocular and orbital injuries or acute ocular inflammation in horses result in similar signs of adnexal swelling, photophobia, blepharospasm, and lacrimation. It is hoped that detailed examination and the suggestions in this article will enable veterinarians attending horses having ocular emergencies to arrive at a correct diagnosis and appropriate therapy.
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Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca.
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