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Non Healing (Indolent)

Ulcers

What is it? 
Non-healing corneal ulcers (often called Indolent Ulcers) are superficial abrasions on the surface of the eye that fail to heal after 7-10 days. Non-healing ulcers are due to an abnormality of the corneal epithelium of the eye. This abnormal epithelium cannot stick to the surface of the eye following a minor injury. The epithelium simply peels off like sunburned skin.
 
What are possible complications of non-healing ulcers?
If left untreated, superficial ulcers can become infected or progress to corneal rupture, risking vision loss.  ​



Symptoms

Common signs of ulcers can include:
-pain (squinting, rubbing at the eye, loss of appetite, hiding)
-redness
-cloudy cornea
-small pupil
-increased discharge

Treatment

Most non-healing ulcers require a minor procedure be performed to promote healing, such as a grid keratotomy or diamond burr polishing. Pets will then placed on topical therapies 3-4 times daily, and will wear an Elizabethan collar until the ulcer has healed. Eight out of ten dogs will heal within 7-10 days.

Office Hours

Monday:   8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:  8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:  8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM  

In Case of Emergency Contact 

Animal Emergency Center - Rochester
248-651-1788

Animal Emergency Center -Novi
248-348-1788

Veterinary Vision of Rochester

278 E. Auburn Rd                                        24360 Novi Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307                     Novi, MI 48375
[email protected]                 [email protected]
Phone: 248-402-9844            Phone: 248-402-9844
                                Fax: 248-402-9843

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