{"id":560,"date":"2023-09-30T15:52:08","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T13:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pferdepraxis-roedig.de\/?page_id=560"},"modified":"2023-09-30T15:52:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T13:52:09","slug":"understanding-and-treating-uveitis-in-horses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pferdepraxis-roedig.de\/en\/uveitis-beim-pferd-verstehen-und-behandeln","title":{"rendered":"Uveitis in horses \u2013 understanding and treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear horse owners, at the Veterinary Practice for Horses of Dr. Nina R\u00f6dig, the health of your horses is of utmost importance to us. In this article, we would like to discuss a serious eye condition: Uveitis in horses \u2013 understanding and treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other special forms of uveitis in horses include immune-mediated keratitis (IMMK), herpesvirus keratitis, and the feared equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), also colloquially known as moon blindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uveitis in horses \u2013 understanding and treatment<\/strong>An overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uveitis, also known as moon blindness or iritis, is a painful and potentially serious eye condition that affects the inner layers of the eye. Proper diagnosis and treatment are crucial to protect your horse's vision and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of uveitis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exact cause of uveitis can vary, but some common triggers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Infections<\/strong> Bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections can trigger inflammation in the eye.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Injuries:<\/strong> Traumatic eye injuries can cause uveitis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Autoimmune diseases:<\/strong> The immune system can mistakenly attack the eye and cause inflammation.
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    Symptoms of uveitis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The signs of uveitis can be subtle, but typical symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n