Effect of owner presence on healing of spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects after anterior stromal puncture.

Objective: To examine the effect of client presence on healing rates of spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defect (SCCEDs) following debridement and anterior stromal puncture (ASP).

Animals Studied: Sixty-eight client-owned dogs.

Procedures: Dogs presenting prior to the COVID-19 shutdown were assigned to the C group (client in the room, 31/68), while dogs presenting after were assigned to group NC (no client in the room, 37/68).