Recognising and dealing with corneal foreign bodies: thorns

  1. R Gareth Jones BVSc CertVOphthal MRCVS

Article first published online: 3 JUL 2012

DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-3862.2012.00209.x

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Companion Animal

Companion Animal

Volume 17, Issue 6, pages 46–51, July/August 2012

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Jones, R. G. (2012), Recognising and dealing with corneal foreign bodies: thorns. Companion Animal, 17: 46–51. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-3862.2012.00209.x

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  1. SPECIAL LECTURER IN VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY PARK VETERINARY GROUP, 162 DOMINION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER. LE3 8JA

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  1. Issue published online: 3 JUL 2012
  2. Article first published online: 3 JUL 2012

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ABSTRACT:

Corneal thorn penetration injuries are an infrequent ophthalmic presentation. Treating them successfully depends on careful examination, surgical dexterity using the appropriate equipment and adequate post-operative medication.

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