Update on surgical cosmetic solutions in equine ophthalmology.

J Equine Vet Sci

Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Sciences, Integrated Veterinary Research Unit (IVRU) - Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), University of Namur, Namur, Belgium. Electronic address:

Published: December 2024

Following eye removal surgery, ocular cosmetic solutions exist for the equine patient. The objective of this review is to summarize the current best evidence on equine ophthalmic cosmetic solutions. A literature review of ophthalmic cosmetic solutions in horses was conducted. Four cosmetic solutions are described. Cosmetic outcome, return to work, owner satisfaction, complication rates, implant choice and future perspectives are discussed under the light of most recent publications. Seventeen peer-reviewed articles were selected: five retrospective studies, four case series, five case reports and three narrative reviews. Additionally, two congress proceedings were included. Recent publications identify intrascleral prosthesis and intraorbital implants adjoined to a corneoscleral shell as cosmetically superior. The orbital meshwork implant requires improvement to be cosmetically acceptable. Return to work is deemed feasible and standing sedation is an option for orbital implant placement beneath sutured eyelids. 3D printing creates new possibilities for implant development.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105206DOI Listing

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