Equine recurrent uveitis: new methods of management.
Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) is one of the most common causes of blindness in horses. Until recently, treatment of this condition consisted only of symptomatic therapy, typically with steroidal and nonsteroidal medications. A better understanding of the disease process(es) has permitted new medical and surgical therapies that have recently been described. This article highlights clinical features of ERU, the causes of ERU, and new management and treatment options for horses with ERU.
Gilger
Brian C
BC
Department of Ophthalmology, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA. Brian_Gilger@ncsu.edu
Michau
Tammy Miller
TM
D000818:Animals; D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006736:Horses; D012008:Recurrence; D014605:Uveitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000662:veterinary