Management of a unilateral non-healing corneal ulcer and uveitis in a laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

作者: Mikel Sabater , Marisa Pérez , None

DOI: 10.1136/VETRECCR-2014-000127

关键词: Left eyeOphthalmologyCiprofloxacin eyeKookaburracorneal ulcerMedicineCorneaSurgical debridementDacelo novaeguineaeUveitis

摘要: A six-year-old male laughing kookaburra ( Dacelo novaeguineae ) was presented for evaluation of unilateral ocular lesions. The bird had a non-healing corneal ulcer and uveitis in the left eye. combination medical (oral meloxicam ciprofloxacin eye drops) surgical debridement with dry cotton-tip applicators after prepping cornea povidone-iodine solution proved to be effective order achieve complete healing control observed present case. This case report is written provide more information about management ulcers avian species.

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