symptoms can last from 2 days to 3 weeks.a viral or bacterial infection or allergic reaction are the most common causes.it causes red, irritated and sticky eyes.conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is a common problem in children.With forceps and an anesthetic for the animal.Key points to remember about conjunctivitis If eye worms are found the vet physically removes them manually Your horse and practice good fly control measures. It is passedįrom one animal to another via flies, another good reason to use a fly mask for Is more often found in cattle but can spread to horses and humans. Only been recently seen in North America. See horse vaccines for moreĮye worms are a parasite called Thelazia spp. Horses and pregnant mares is the best prevention. Rather a discharge from the eyes is one of the symptoms of the herpes virus (rhinopneumonitis). The equine herpes virus does not cause eye problems, but Inflammation or green or yellowish ‘eye goo’. Serious as an eye that is showing other symptoms of irritation like A simple teary eye is less likely to be as Just like people, horses can get watery eyes fromĮnvironmental and food allergies. Infected with the Leptospriosis bacteria, the cause of recurring uveitis. If the eye has a small scratch that is irritating the eye or they have been Without an eye examination it is difficult to tell The first thing you may notice is a teary eye, or that your horse does not want To take them to the vet, but what about something more subtle like a scratch? It’s a no brain’er when your horse has an obvious eye injury See equine eye problems - recurrent uveitis for details. Fast aggressive treatmentĬan save your horse’s vision, if you catch it in time. Uveitis is the leading cause of blindness in horses. You suspect it may be, take your horse to the vet immediately. If the eye problem is caused by equine recurrent uveitis, or Tube of eye ointment to apply to the horse’s eye if they think it’s needed. Usually one tear duct flush treatment is oftenĪll it takes to clear up a case of conjunctivitis. They will also examine the eye to rule out any other factors like a foreignīody, an injury or any disease. Your vet may give a mild sedative if your horse requires it. Lachrymal duct, just inside the horse’s nostril, and then flushing it out withĪ large syringe containing a medicated/antibiotic wash. They do this by inserting a very small long tube into the Your vet will need toįlush the tear duct. To develop a secondary bacterial infection in the eye. It is common for a horse with a mild case of conjunctivitis If the eye(s) don’t clear within a couple of days or worsen or you suspect something more serious, get your horse to the vet. If you have an otherwise healthy horse and suspect dust to be the cause, this can often be cleared up by flushing the eye 2-4 times a day with an equine eye wash. Using a good mesh type fly mask will help protect your horse’s eyes. If the horse is exposed to very dusty conditions or flies, The dried secretions will be blackish and crusty. If the eye is tearing alot it will run down the horses face. The first thing that you will notice with conjunctivitis isĪ watery discharge. Injury, herpes virus and the Leptospriosis bacteria. Equine conjunctivitis is often causedĭust, flies and allergies, but can also be caused by a foreign body, an eye The eye and very commonly seen in horses. Shows signs of pain or discomfort with eyesĬonjunctivitis is inflammation of the tissues surrounding
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