Corneal Emergencies.

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Metropolitan Veterinary Referral Hospital, Akron, OH, USA. Electronic address:

Published: September 2015

Corneal emergencies can be due to a number of different causes and may be vision threatening if left untreated. In an attempt to stabilize the cornea, it is of benefit to place an Elizabethan collar on the patient to prevent further corneal damage. This article discusses the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of corneal emergencies in dogs and cats.

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