Calcification and osseous metaplasia of the meibomian glands of a horse.

Objective: To report the clinical history, surgical management, and histologic findings of meibomian gland calcification and osseous metaplasia in a horse.

Animal Studied: A 21-year-old Selle Français gelding presented with a 9 months history of blepharitis, blepharospasm, and epiphora affecting the right eye. The horse was diagnosed with meibomianitis and impaction with associated granulomas, but not treated surgically for 6 years.

Preliminary report of postoperative complications of phacoemulsification in Pugs: A multicenter retrospective study of 32 cases.

Objective: To compare complication rates and visual outcomes following phacoemulsification in Pugs versus dogs of other breeds.

Animals Studied: Thirty-two pure-bred Pugs (55 eyes) and 32 dogs of other breeds (56 eyes) undergoing phacoemulsification.

Procedures: Multi-institutional retrospective medical record review of perioperative factors, postoperative complications, and visual outcomes.

Effects of 0.02% netarsudil ophthalmic solution on intraocular pressure of normotensive dogs.

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of QD or BID 0.02% netarsudil ophthalmic solution (Aerie Pharmaceuticals) on intraocular pressure (IOP) in normotensive dogs and to describe any adverse effects.

Animals Studied: Normotensive Labrador retriever dogs were included in this study: 10 received netarsudil in one eye and artificial tears in the contralateral eye QD, and 10 received netarsudil in one eye and artificial tears in the contralateral eye BID.

Glaucoma with Descemet's membrane detachment in five horses.

Purpose: To describe the clinical and histopathologic features of glaucoma associated with Descemet's membrane (DM) detachment in five horses without prior history of intraocular surgery.

Animals Studied: Three Appaloosa horses and two Thoroughbreds were included in this study. The affected horses ranged in age from 16 to 27 years and presented with severe diffuse corneal edema.