Noninvasive diode laser-an effective and safe treatment of iris cysts in 46 eyes of 35 horses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iris cysts in horses are often asymptomatic and noticed incidentally. However, cysts can cause local corneal oedema and erratic behaviour like shying, decreased performance and head-shaking.

Objectives

To describe the use of diode laser as a noninvasive treatment option for iris cysts in the horse and to document factors influencing its efficacy, associated complications, long-term outcome and rate of recurrence.

Study design

Retrospective case series.

Methods

Case records of horses treated for iris cysts by diode laser at the Utrecht University Equine Clinic were reviewed between 2008 and 2020. Diagnosis was based on ophthalmic and ultrasonographic evaluation. Long-term follow-up was obtained in two phases, a telephone survey with the owner and a ph

SUBMITTER: Stas EKL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10083948 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature