Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center is able to provide comprehensive ophthalmic evaluations for both routine and emergency situations. Our veterinarians are capable of diagnosing and treating a variety of eye problems including: corneal ulcerations, recurrent uveitis, masses around the eye, eyelid lacerations, enuclueations, etc. Dr. Keith Montgomery a board-certified ophthalmologist from the Fox Valley Animal Referral Center is available for consultation and/or referral for more chronic or challenging cases.

Common problems with the equine eye:

	Corneal ulcerations: A corneal ulcer is a break in the outermost layer, the epithelium. These can can caused from a variety of situations including trauma, masses, embedded foreign material, decreased tear production, or a variety of other ocular diseases. Evidence of corneal ulceration includes squinting, tearing/discharge, constricted pupil, increased sensitivity to light, and change in appearance to cornea. Corneal ulcers are emergent situations as they can progress rapidly and may lead to permanent visual impairment.
	Recurrent uveitis: Equine recurrent uveitis is the leading cause of blindness in horses. Numerous different organisms have been implicated initiating equine uveitis. Usually this disease will reoccur at variable intervals causing ocular damage with subsequent flare ups. Management and identifying the inciting cause is essential.
	Eyelid and corneal tumors: A variety of masses can occur on or around the eye, with squamous cell carcinoma and sarcoids being the most prevalent. There are a variety of different medical and/or surgical treatments for these cases.