Extirpation of the horse globe: A commentary on equine enucleation

A problem‐based approach to the ‘red eye’

“…With such severe ocular pathology and the amount of trauma often associated with these cases, enucleation is a treatment option if the eye is blind and painful (Simoens et al . ; Brooks ,).…”

“…Redness of the conjunctiva is a common and non‐specific ocular sign. However, when not in combination with episcleral congestion, it is more likely linked to ocular surface diseases, for example, conjunctivitis (Brooks ), keratomycosis (Brooks ,b; Utter et al . ; Henriksen et al .…”

“…It has also been linked to underlying systemic disease processes, for example, clotting abnormalities. With such severe ocular pathology and the amount of trauma often associated with these cases, enucleation is a treatment option if the eye is blind and painful (Simoens et al 1996;Brooks 2009aBrooks ,2009b).…”

A multicentre study of long‐term follow‐up and owner satisfaction following enucleation in horses

“…Enucleation is the surgical removal of the globe, conjunctiva, nictitating membrane and nictitans gland , and is performed commonly in horses to remove eyes that cannot be treated successfully and are a source of ongoing discomfort for the horse . Many conditions may result in enucleation, including trauma to the orbit and/or globe, uveitis, keratitis, glaucoma, neoplasia and endophthalmitis . Transpalpebral and transconjunctival approaches have been reported; if infection or neoplasia is present, the transpalpebral technique is preferred .…”

“…Many conditions may result in enucleation, including trauma to the orbit and/or globe, uveitis, keratitis, glaucoma, neoplasia and endophthalmitis . Transpalpebral and transconjunctival approaches have been reported; if infection or neoplasia is present, the transpalpebral technique is preferred . Enucleation may be performed under general anaesthesia or with standing sedation and regional anaesthesia that avoids the risks associated with general anaesthesia and reduces the cost of the procedure .…”