Brian Gilger

Nov 14, 2024 | avmajournals.avma.org | Brian Gilger

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Jul 24, 2024 | avmajournals.avma.org | Mary Wells |Brian Gilger

Keywords: equine; hyphema; fibrin; tissue plasminogen activator; uveitis Uveitis, or inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, and/or choroid, is a common diagnosis made across many species, including horses, dogs, cats, and humans.1–5 There are many causes of uveitis, all of which may share similar clinical signs including the presence of intraocular hemorrhage and fibrin.6 Hyphema, or blood in the anterior chamber, develops after the breakdown of the blood-ocular barrier due to inflammation...

Jul 11, 2024 | avmajournals.avma.org | Darby Roberts |Brian Gilger

Keywords: fungal keratitis; ulcerative keratitis; Fusarium; Aspergillus; azole Equine fungal keratitis (EFK) is a major concern in equine veterinary practice, particularly in certain geographic regions, such as the southeastern US, where it represents a significant cause of equine blindness.1–3 With vision loss occurring in as high as 58.3% of diagnosed cases, EFK represents a formidable threat to equine ocular health.3–13 This review aims to outline the prevalence of EFK, offer insights into...