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Feline eosinophilic conjunctivitis.
I Allgoewer1, E H Schäffer, C Stockhaus
1Klinik und Poliklinik für kleine Haustiere an der Freien Universität Berlin, Oertzenweg 19b, 14163 Berlin, Germany. augen@bigfoot.com
Veterinary Ophthalmology
|June 9, 2001
Summary
Feline eosinophilic conjunctivitis is a chronic inflammatory condition in adult cats, often affecting the eyelids. Anti-inflammatory treatments effectively manage symptoms, though the cause remains unclear.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Feline Medicine
- Ocular Pathology
Background:
- Feline eosinophilic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory ocular condition in cats.
- Its exact etiology and diagnostic markers require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review clinical, cytologic, and histologic findings in 12 feline eosinophilic conjunctivitis cases.
- To assess the role of Feline Herpesvirus type 1 (FeHV-1) and evaluate treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 12 naturally occurring feline eosinophilic conjunctivitis cases.
- Ophthalmologic examination, conjunctival cytology, histopathology, and PCR for FeHV-1.
Main Results:
- Domestic Shorthairs were most affected; mean age was 7.2 years.
- Clinical signs included eyelid margin changes and conjunctival inflammation.
- Cytology revealed >10% eosinophils; FeHV-1 PCR was negative. Histology showed inflammatory cells.
- Ten cases required long-term anti-inflammatory treatment.
Conclusions:
- Feline eosinophilic conjunctivitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, often involving the eyelids.
- Cytology is a valuable diagnostic tool, correlating well with histopathology.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs provided rapid symptom resolution; FeHV-1's role is undetermined.