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A remote fluorescein staining and photography protocol for monitoring of ulcerative keratitis in small animal patients: A pilot study.
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Veterinary Ophthalmology . Sep2023, Vol. 26 Issue 5, p378-384. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Objective: To describe a protocol for corneal ulcer monitoring utilizing daily fluorescein staining and evaluation of owner‐acquired anterior segment images. Animal studied: Nine client‐owned small animal patients (eight dogs, one cat) diagnosed with superficial corneal ulcers at the University of Georgia Veterinary Capitalize Hospital. Procedure(s): In addition to routine ulcer therapy, patients were discharged with supplies to perform daily fluorescein staining including a Quikvue® cobalt blue light camera adapter. Fluorescein staining was performed daily, photographs and/or videos were acquired at home by the patient's owner(s), and images were analyzed daily by trained personnel. In‐house examinations were performed weekly and within 24 h after the ulcer had appeared healed on photographs. Results: All (9/9) owners were able to take interpretable photographs. The majority (6/9) of patients had images successfully detailing their ulcer healing progress. One (1/9) patient appeared healed on images, but on subsequent examination had persistent ulceration covered by third eyelid elevation. Two (2/9) patients had persistent ulceration, consistent on both images and examination, but exited the study prematurely prior to ulcer healing. Conclusions: Remote fluorescein staining and image evaluation can be considered as an adjunct for monitoring ulcer healing but should not be used alone or as a substitute for ophthalmic examinations. Ulcers under the third eyelid have potential to be missed on image evaluation alone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14635216
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 171999356
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.13104