Long-term treatment outcomes and risk factors for recurrence in feline corneal sequestrum: 72 cases (2009-2017).

Background: This study aimed to evaluate long-term treatment outcomes in feline corneal sequestrum (FCS), compare the recurrence rates between different surgical techniques, identify possible recurrence risk factors and monitor the development of FCS in the contralateral eye.

Methods: The medical records of 72 cats (79 eyes) with FCS treated between 2009 and 2017 were retrospectively analysed.

Results: The most commonly affected breeds were Persian, domestic shorthaired and Burmesecats.

Evaluation of partial tarsal plate excision using a transconjunctival approach for the treatment of distichiasis in dogs.

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical outcome, possible complications, and recurrence rate of distichiasis in dogs treated with partial tarsal plate excision (PTPE) technique using a transconjunctival approach.

Methods: Retrospective study including 17 client-owned canine patients affected with distichiasis and presenting with associated clinical signs (ie, blepharospasm, epiphora, chronic keratoconjunctivitis, or corneal ulceration) that underwent surgical removal of the aberrant lashes using a PTPE technique between January 2018 and February 2019. Data collected included breed, age, sex, affected eyelid(s), number of distichia, and tear film breakup time (TBUT).