Application of Serum Eye Drops for Corneal Sequestrum Therapy in Domestic Cats

Abstract

Corneal sequestrum is the death of the cornea from epithelial cells to the stroma, which is characterized by tissue changes to a dark brownish tint. Keratectomy is the treatment for corneal sequestrum, but it involves specialized equipment and skills, a great deal of experience, the risk of anesthesia, and the owner's financial resources. In this instance, serum eye drops are a viable treatment choice. A domestic cat that is 5 years old, male, infertile, black and white, and weighs 5.59 kg. Conjunctivitis, vascularization, hazy cornea, and necrotic lesions make the eyes appear unclean and wet (hyperlacrimation). This cat had previously been infected with Feline Herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) and had been treated for a month with conventional medicine by another veterinarian, however things did not improve. The following tests are performed on patients: menace, dazzle, pupillary reflex, and fluorescein test. Based on the anamnesis, symptoms, and physical examination, the case cat was diagnosed with a corneal sequestrum. Serum eye drops and supportive therapy are used in the treatment. After 6 weeks of treatment, the eye health improved, with no more vascularization, conjunctivitis, or necrotic lesions that had fallen off.

Keywords

• corneal squestrum
• feline herpesvirus type 1 (fhv-1)
• serum eye drops