Effect of corneal contact lens wear on healing time and comfort post LGK for treatment of SCCEDs in boxers.

摘要: Purpose To determine whether dogs with spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects (SCCEDs) would heal faster and an improved comfort score following linear grid keratotomy (LGK) combined contact lens (Acrivet™) wear when compared to having the LGK procedure alone. Study design Prospective study. Methods Twenty-seven boxer (27 eyes) diagnosed a SCCEDs were enrolled in study. A was performed on all under dexmedetomidine butorphanol sedation. Fourteen eyes randomly assigned receive lens. The evaluated typically at 7, 10, 14 days or until ulceration healed. Client surveys completed by owners subjectively assess level retention. Statistical analyses utilizing generalized models survival analysis Wilcoxon–Gehan test evaluate group differences. Results All ulcers healed after procedure. Dogs bandage lenses had statistically significant (P = 0.035) decrease median healing time (7 days (95% CI [7,9]) those without (10 days [7,12])). There no difference subjective between treatment groups. Early loss occurred 28.6% [8.4%, 58.1%]) of dogs. All Acrivet™ ruler measurements agreed within 1 mm [87.2%, 100%]) Jameson caliper horizontal diameter. Conclusions The use significantly decreased although there effect score. accurate determining diameter therefore size.