Vol. 11, Special Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Krunal G Bodat, SK Jhala, DN Suthar, VS Dabas, SK Tyagi, Pravin V Chaudhary and PVV Subba Rao

Abstract:
In the present study, Out of 24 cases of keratopathies, pigmentary keratitis and ulcerative keratitis (n=07 each) had highest incidence followed by superficial keratitis (n=06), endothelial dystrophy (n=03) and corneal degeneration (n=01). Pigmentary keratitis observed as dark blackish colour pigmentation covering 1/3rd quadrant to entire cornea and were managed by topical instillation of 3% cyclosporine fortified with corn oil, tacrolimus, antibiotic, steroids and artificial tear replacers. Superficial corneal ulcers were treated by topical installation of antibiotic, NSAIDs, artificial teat replacer, mydriatics and autologous serum which showed an uneventful recovery in 5-15 days. Superficial keratitis was observed in 12 eyes of 6 dogs. Ten eyes showed uneventful recovery with topical instillation of antibiotic, steroids and artificial tear replacer along with systemic administration of antibiotic, NSAIDs and antacids. Corneal endothelial dystrophy characterized by corneal opacity, corneal oedema and lacrimation was seen in 4 eyes of 3 dogs aged between 1 to 7 years treated by topical instillation of the 6% sodium chloride, antibiotic and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which completely recovered over a period of 7-90 days. Corneal degeneration was observed as white shiny crystalline opacity in the centre portion of the cornea with immature cataract in the left eye of 10 years old male Pomeranian dog treated by topical instillation of NSAIDs, artificial tear replacer and 5% EDTA which showed an uneventful recovery over a period of 4 months.