If your horse is dealing with cataract-associated vision loss, researchers have some good news: Recent study results suggest that more than 25% of horses that undergo a certain type of cataract ...
The University of Liverpool is offering a new form of equine cataract removal surgery on a routine basis, which could save the sight of thousands of horses. Professor Derek Knottenbelt from the ...
Editor's Note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 American Association of Equine Practitioners' Focus on Ophthalmology conference, held Sept. 6-8 ...
It is very difficult to assess a horse’s vision. Currently vets can only detect the most major visual impediments in horses, due to the crudeness of the tools we have available. An ophthalmoscope is ...
The University of Liverpool has successfully operated on a horse with severe cataracts in a rare surgical procedure, which may ultimately pave the way for other horses with the condition to have their ...
LIVERPOOL, England, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The University of Liverpool is offering a new form of equine cataract removal surgery that could save the sight of thousands of horses. Professor Derek Knottenbelt ...
As horses age, their needs evolve—and so should our understanding of how to care for them. This September, Equine Guelph is shining a spotlight on eye health in senior horses as part of their annual ...
A cataract in a horse is a serious condition of the lens of the eye, where an opacity or a cloudy patch can affect one or both eyes, reducing the quantity of light rays that reach onto the back of the ...
From the horse's mouth (and her eyes)… Born with cataracts, little filly gains sight, new home at Refuge Farms By Deb Anderson, Variety Editor Feb 28, 2005 Feb 28, 2005Updated Feb 4, 2011 0 ...
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The University of Liverpool is offering a new form of equine cataract removal surgery on a routine basis, which could save the sight of thousands of horses. Professor Derek Knottenbelt from the ...