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Discussion on Teary eye
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New Member:
corey101
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Posted on Sunday, Sep 20, 2009 - 2:24 pm:
One of my horse's eyes is constantly teary, dripping water, lower lid sometimes slightly red. Could his problem be a clogged tear duct and is this a simple procedure to correct by flushing?
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vickiann
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Posted on Sunday, Sep 20, 2009 - 4:03 pm:
One of my boys has had this problem and a clogged tear duct certainly can act this way, Reba.
Sometimes a simple flushing by your veterinarian will correct the problem but there might also be a minor infection present.
To do the flushing, you will probably have to have your horse tranquilized so that your veterinarian can correctly insert the small tube to do the flushing.
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canderso
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Posted on Monday, Sep 21, 2009 - 7:27 am:
Reba, is it possible this is a reaction to flies? It is the season... try putting on a fly mask and see if the problem goes away (it would go away within 24 hours).
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, Sep 21, 2009 - 9:17 am:
Welcome Reba,
Let me redirect you too the article on this subject which will give you the possibilities along with there differentiating characteristics, see Diseases of Horses » Eye Diseases » Inflammed, Tearing Eyes, Swollen Lids.
DrO
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