Spring 2024 - Equine Ophthalmology

CEH director Dr. Carrie Finno standing with horse

Director's Message

A note from Center for Equine Health director Dr. Carrie Finno.

 

Ophthalmologists performing OCT imaging on a horse.

Equine Ophthalmology at UC Davis

The Equine Ophthalmology Service offers expertise in treating various ocular disorders.

 

Cassie's eye two months after surgery with the cloudiness mostly resolved.

Complex Surgery Saves Horse's Eye After Fungal Infection

Specialized surgery preserves vision for a horse with a stromal abscess.

 

Grey horse jumping green and yellow oxer.

Equine Vision and Performance

Understanding how horses see the world can benefit their performance and welfare.

 

Drawing of a cross section of the equine eye with uveal structures labeled.

Meeting in the Middle: Two Forms of Equine Uveitis

Diseases of the middle layer of the eye are common in horses.

 

Picture of horse with head up, looking alert.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Equine Ophthalmology

10 things to know about equine ophthalmology.

 

Picture of a subpalpebral lavage (SPL) catheter leading into horse's eye.

Treating Corneal Ulcers

Wounds in the cornea have several potential causes and require prompt treatment.