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The Korean Society of Veterinary Science (대한수의학회)
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Application of superficial keratectomy and soft contact lens for the treatment of symblepharon in a cat: a case report

  • Kim, Youngsam (Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kang, Seonmi (Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University) ;
  • Seo, Kangmoon (Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University)
  • Received : 2020.06.08
  • Accepted : 2021.01.27
  • Published : 2021.03.31
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Abstract

A 7-month-old intact female Persian cat was diagnosed with symblepharon accompanied by epiphora, brownish ocular discharge, and ocular discomfort in the left eye. Superficial keratectomy (SK) was performed to remove adhesions between the conjunctiva and cornea. To prevent re-adhesion after SK, the detached conjunctival tissue was sutured to the corneal limbus, and a soft contact lens (SCL) was inserted and a partial temporary tarsorrhaphy was performed. The SCL and tarsorrhaphy sutures were maintained for 22 days, and symblepharon did not recur 347 days postoperatively. SK combined with SCL is a relatively easy and cost-effective surgical option for feline symblepharon.

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We would like to thank Editage (www.editage.co.kr) for the English language editing.

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