Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXXI, Issue 1
Written by Iuliana IONAȘCU, Jacqueline MOCANU
Indolent corneal ulcers in dogs, also known as canine spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects (SCCEDs), represent a significant challenge for veterinarians due to their frequency and tendency to recur, particularly in brachycephalic breeds. Debridement plays a crucial role in the healing process of indolent corneal ulcers in dogs. Over time, combinations of antibiotic eye drops and corneal healing agents have been employed. This study compared the effectiveness of an amniotic membrane suspension (EyeQ Amniotic Eye Drops®, Vetrix, Cumming, GA, USA) in 22 dogs diagnosed with non-vascularized and vascularized indolent corneal ulcers following multiple debridement procedures. The results of the study demonstrated that the presence of corneal vascularization reduces the healing period compared to non-vascularized indolent corneal ulcers.
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