Very Common
Skills you may need
Procedures that you may need to perform on your horse.
Observation
What you see. The starting point for addressing any equine health related issue is your observation.
YOU ARE OBSERVING
Eye, Gray Lines appear on Corneal Surface
Summary
Pale or gray lines that appear on the clear surface of the eye (cornea) are known as striae and can indicate eye problems like glaucoma. They happen because...
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Code Orange
Call Your Vet at Their First Available Office Hours- If you notice other problems with the eye or the eye seems inflamed and painful.
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Code Yellow
Contact Your Vet at Your Convenience for an Appointment- If the eye appears otherwise normal.
your vet's role
Questions Your Vet Might Ask:
- When did you first notice this?
- Does the eye seem irritated?
- Does the horse respond to a menace gesture?
- Do you see grayness to the cornea or an actual area of ulceration or erosion?
- Do you see eye watering, swelling, grayness to the surface, or evidence of pain?
- Does the horse's attitude and appetite seem normal?
Diagnostics Your Vet May Perform
Figuring out the cause of the problem. These are tests or procedures used by your vet to determine what’s wrong.
Diagnoses Your Vet May Consider
The cause of the problem. These are conditions or ailments that are the cause of the observations you make.
Treatments Your Vet May Recommend
A way to resolve the condition or diagnosis. Resolving the underlying cause or treating the signs of disease (symptomatic treatment)
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