VN April 2023

Vetnuus | April 2023 40 that, unfortunately, frequently leads to a deep stromal lesion, descemetocele and perforation with iris prolapse and loss of the globe that would require enucleation. A few options do still exist when the lesion is potentially still manageable, and these could include the use of serum, aggressive antibiotic drops based on an antibiogram, a firm debriding with a cotton bud, diamond head burring [with an Algerbrush], Crosslinking or even placement of thin conjunctival pedical grafts. Because the rabbit cornea is thin, any invasive procedure needs to be performed with adequate care, and good magnification would be ideal. v Regulars I Ophthalmology Column