Bilateral bullous keratopathy secondary to melting keratitis in a Suri alpaca (Vicugna pacos)

Clin Case Rep. 2018 Feb 15;6(4):626-630. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1389. eCollection 2018 Apr.

Abstract

An young alpaca was evaluated for bilateral progressive melting corneal ulcers and developped secondary bullous keratopathy during hospitalization. The tragic progression of melting ulcers in both eyes observed in our case leads us to recommend a rapid intensive medical therapy in young and debilitated alpacas presenting a corneal ulcer.

Keywords: Alpaca; bacterial keratitis; bullous keratopathy; cornea; edema; eye.

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  • Case Reports