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Acanthamoeba sclerokeratitis in a cat
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|December 3, 2020
Summary
Acanthamoeba sclerokeratitis, a rare corneal infection in cats, was diagnosed after a corneal procedure. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for cats with persistent superficial corneal disease, especially after ocular trauma.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Chronic anterior uveitis and secondary glaucoma are common feline eye conditions.
- Superficial ulcerative keratitis can be challenging to treat, sometimes requiring surgical intervention like grid keratotomy.
- Ocular trauma can predispose animals to secondary infections.
