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Recurrent Uveitis, Anterior Uveitis, Periodic Ophthalmia, and Moonblindness in Horses
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Introduction
Introduction
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What is Uveitis?
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Clinical Signs and Symptoms
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Causes
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Prevention of Recurrent Episodes
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Prognosis
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More Info
Recurrent uveitis is a common eye disease affecting middle age and older horses. It has been estimated that as many as 12% of the horse population contracts this disease and it is the most common reason that horses develop blindness. Recurrent uveitis has a number of names but they all represent the same disease process, a recurring noninfectious painful inflammation of the eye. Recent advances include a better understanding of the role of Leptospirosis as an underlying cause and surgical treatments like cyclosporin implants and vitrectomy. Besides these advances, this article discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Recent research summaries are included.
~Word Count: 3538 words (The average magazine page contains about 600 words);
~Last Updated: April 17, 2011;
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 | Mare had trauma in eye and is almost totally Blind | 1 | 27 | Apr 30, 13 |
| Treatment for frequent Uveitis - both eyes | 1 | 15 | Sep 12, 10 |
| Eye injuries | 1 | 8 | Mar 14, 10 |
| Insidious Uveitis? | 1 | 27 | Jun 2, 11 |
| Recurrent Uveitis - Cyclosporine Implant or Rapamycin Injection? | 1 | 3 | May 9, 09 |
| ERU | 1 | 4 | Jan 6, 09 |
| New study says Lepto not a cause? | 1 | 2 | Nov 5, 08 |
| How long to safely give pred acetate? | 1 | 2 | Aug 12, 08 |
| Adequan for Uveitis control? | 1 | 4 | Jul 8, 08 |
| Possible uveitis? | 1 | 9 | Feb 16, 09 |
| ERU pupil not dialating | 1 | 2 | Mar 8, 08 |
| Reseach Summary: Uveitis and Leptospirosis | 1 | 1 | Jun 7, 07 |
| History of Uveitis in a Breeding Stallion | 1 | 3 | Feb 22, 07 |
| Gedoelstia hasleri | 1 | 6 | Nov 5, 05 |
| Effect of lepto vaccination on recurrent uveitis. | 1 | 1 | Jul 12, 05 |
| Latest advancements in ERU | 1 | 7 | Jun 10, 05 |
| Recurrent Uveitis without internal changes? | 1 | 16 | Nov 26, 08 |
| ERU and Minimum Amount of Bute for Maintenance/Prevention | 1 | 2 | Oct 29, 04 |
| Vaccinating for Leptospirosis | 1 | 2 | Sep 20, 04 |
| Proper Treatment for Uveitis? | 1 | 3 | Aug 16, 04 |
| Had the Cyclosporine implant done... | 1 | 17 | Oct 29, 08 |
| Recurrent Uveitis, Worming, and Aspirin | 1 | 11 | Sep 28, 04 |
| Breeding the RU mare | 1 | 5 | Apr 24, 04 |
| Behaviour change prior to ERU episode | 1 | 1 | Apr 18, 04 |
| Appy mare with uveitis - is it safe to breed her | 1 | 4 | Apr 18, 04 |
| Recurrent Uveitis from Lepto - long term treatment | 1 | 11 | May 20, 04 |
| Constriction of pupil - can anything be done? | 1 | 8 | Dec 3, 03 |
| Cloudy, runny eye, constricted pupil | 1 | 115 | Jun 21, 07 |
| Leptospira, B-vitamins, and long-chain fatty acids | 1 | 9 | Mar 3, 03 |
| Pred Acetate -vs- Dex for ERU | 1 | 5 | Feb 20, 03 |
| Cyclosporine Implant | 1 | 2 | Feb 15, 03 |
| Recurrent uveitis and catarack | 1 | 11 | Feb 3, 03 |
| Dilated pupil | 1 | 8 | Sep 21, 02 |
| Is Lepto contagious? | 1 | 2 | Sep 10, 02 |
| Treating 1st Uveitis Episode - Can't Stop Medicating | 1 | 13 | Jan 31, 04 |
| Equine recurrent uveitis treatment | 1 | 8 | Feb 3, 03 |
| Uveitis and Cyclosporine? | 1 | 15 | Feb 18, 03 |
| Uveitis from leptospirosis, what is risk to others? | 1 | 7 | Feb 25, 02 |
| Surgery option/uveitis | 1 | 8 | Dec 4, 01 |
| Equine recurrent uveitis and lutalyse use in wanna be pregnant mare | 1 | 2 | May 20, 01 |
| Uveitis - existing condition, before purchase? | 1 | 6 | May 16, 01 |
| Acute Lepto outbreak with uveitis | 1 | 8 | Feb 3, 03 |
| Rocky Mountain Horses and ASD | 1 | 4 | Jan 30, 01 |
| To buy or not to buy | 1 | 2 | Jan 12, 01 |
| What's the Difference between the Uveitis-es? | 1 | 2 | Jan 12, 01 |
| Cataracts | 1 | 2 | Nov 7, 00 |
| Posterior Uveitis | 1 | 3 | Oct 19, 00 |
| Info Please on Handling of Periodic Ophthalmia "Moon Blindness"... | 1 | 3 | Jun 10, 00 |
| Leptospirosis/communicability | 1 | 5 | Jun 10, 00 |
| Blue eyes and moonblindness | 1 | 14 | May 29, 00 |
| Gelding with what the vet called "Lepto" | 1 | 6 | May 12, 00 |
| Light Effecting Horses Behaviour | 1 | 1 | Mar 17, 00 |
| Recurrent Uveitis | 1 | 4 | Feb 10, 00 |
| Recurrent Uveitis? | 1 | 5 | Jun 1, 09 |
| Artificial light sensitivity | 1 | 3 | Dec 9, 99 |
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