At the front of the eye is a clear layer of tissue called the cornea. The cornea is like a window that lets light enter the eye. Tears defend the cornea against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. A corneal ...

Advancements in the diagnosis of corneal ulcers, as well their medical and surgical treatment, were among the topics covered by Dennis Brooks, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVO, Professor of Ophthalmology at ...

Topical fluoroquinolones may be used as monotherapy in the first-line management of corneal ulcers. Topical fluoroquinolones, in particular ciprofloxacin, have been associated with corneal deposits, ...

Corneal ulcers are open sores that develop on the cornea, the transparent layer at the front of the eye. These ulcers may form if a person has an eye infection, very dry eyes, or sleeps with their ...

Objective: To present a case of corneal ulcer unresponsive to medical treatment, successfully treated with the use of ultraviolet (UV) A and riboflavin collagen crosslinking (CXL) administered twice.

If a patient who wears contact lenses presents with a red eye, it should be assumed that the red eye is related to the contact lens until proven otherwise. The presence of a contact lens on the eye ...

Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 American Association of Equine Practitioners' Focus on Ophthalmology conference, held Sept. 6-8 ...

If something rubs or damages the surface of your cat's eye, it may lead to corneal ulcers. If treated, most cat eye ulcers heal, but if left untreated, your cat's eye may be permanently damaged, ...