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Ocular pharmacology.

D A Ward1, E S Clark

  • 1Department of Urban Practice, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|November 1, 1991
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Treating food animal eye diseases like infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) requires practical approaches. Systemic or long-acting ocular therapeutics improve treatment efficacy and reduce dosing frequency for common eye conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Ophthalmology
  • Food Animal Medicine

Background:

  • Ocular therapeutics in food animals face challenges due to financial and husbandry constraints.
  • Limited access to a full range of ocular drugs and inadequate dosing frequency are common issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline effective therapeutic strategies for common eye diseases in food animals.
  • To address the difficulties in applying standard ocular principles in food animal practice.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on systemic drug administration where effective.
  • Utilize drug vehicles or delivery techniques for minimal dosing frequency.
  • Review established treatments for infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), infectious conjunctivitis, and anterior uveitis.

Main Results:

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  • Systemic long-acting oxytetracycline, subconjunctival antibiotics, or topical benzathine cloxacillin are effective for IBK.
  • Tetracycline is successful for infectious conjunctivitis in sheep and goats.
  • Supportive therapy is typical for IBR-related conjunctivitis/keratitis; corticosteroids and mydriatics aid anterior uveitis.

Conclusions:

  • Systemic or extended-duration topical/subconjunctival therapies are key for managing food animal eye conditions.
  • Tailoring treatment to economic and husbandry realities is essential for effective ocular care in food animals.