Eye ulcer not healing - update!

[Sonja05]

Hi all .

Just posting to get your thoughts of my rabbit Hugo. He has an ulcer on his eye which isn’t healing.

Story so far:

He had a cloudy eye. The vet diagnosed dry eye and flushed his tear ducts. He had an eye ointment & Remend for a week but didn‘t resolve the issue.

Vet then confirmed Hugo had ulcer using the dye and he has been on Remend twice a day and antibiotics 4 times a day for 2 weeks. The first week it reduced by 50% but it hasn’t reduced much since. He’s now being referred to a vet in Harold Wood called Martin Lawton. I’ve read rave reviews about him.

Has anyone got any advice or experience of eye ulcers or this vet? This is new territory for me.

Thank you.

 

[InspectorMorse]

Unfortunately eye ulcers can sometimes prove to be very problematic to treat. Getting a Specialist involved sooner rather than later is always the best option. The primary cause of the ulcer and why it won’t heal needs to be looked into. Apart from pharmacological treatments there are surgical options eg debridement of damaged tissue, corneal grafts, temporarily suturing the eyelids together, grid keratotomy.

some links refer to the treatment in dogs but it’s the same procedure that’s used when treating a Rabbit

Non-Healing (‘indolent’) Corneal Ulcers in Dogs | Davies Veterinary Specialists

Our Veterinary Ophthalmology team discuss the causes, symptoms and available treatment for non-healing or indolent corneal ulcers in dogs.

www.vetspecialists.co.uk

Grid Keratotomy Surgery | Center for Dog Pain Relief

A grid keratotomy is a surgical procedure involving the outer layer, known as the epithelium, and stroma, known as the thickest layer of the cornea.

dogpainrelief.com

There is also the use of autologous platelet rich plasma eye drops

Use of autologous platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of dormant corneal ulcers - PubMed

Autologous platelet-rich plasma promoted healing of dormant corneal ulcers even in eyes threatened by corneal perforation and was accompanied by a reduction in pain and inflammation.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

or the insertion of a bandage contact lens.

Care of your bandage contact lenses - Moorfields Eye Hospital

www.moorfields.nhs.uk

 

[Zoobec]

I don’t have any experience of this but I’m sending lots of vibes.

 

[Sonja05]

Thank you so much for this information and your positive vibes for Hugo. His appointment is on the 6th of November. Hopefully we can get the treatment he needs

 

[Sonja05]

Hi All, just an update……….Vet Martin Lawton was incredible. Diagnosed Glaucoma. The ulcer has occurred due to Hugo’s eye lid not properly protecting the eye due to the enlargement of the eye. He’s now on eye drops and revisiting vet next week. Hopefully the pressure will of decreased and we can focus on treating the ulcer and managing the glaucoma. I’m just pleased that I have finally have answers. I’d recommend Martin Lawton to anyone looking for a specialist vet. He is incredibly knowledgeable, straight to the point and his explanation is clear and concise.

 

[joey&boo]

Hi All, just an update……….Vet Martin Lawton was incredible. Diagnosed Glaucoma. The ulcer has occurred due to Hugo’s eye lid not properly protecting the eye due to the enlargement of the eye. He’s now on eye drops and revisiting vet next week. Hopefully the pressure will of decreased and we can focus on treating the ulcer and managing the glaucoma. I’m just pleased that I have finally have answers. I’d recommend Martin Lawton to anyone looking for a specialist vet. He is incredibly knowledgeable, straight to the point and his explanation is clear and

I'm so happy for you that you've a specialist on board (he sounds fab), a diagnosis & treatment plan. Lots of well wishes for your bun

 

[tonibun]

I am so glad you have found a knowledgeable Vet and send vibes for Hugo.x