08/18/2026
Ophthalmic 🚑emergencies🚑 are common in horses.
🚨Emergent🚨 ocular conditions are acute and vision-threatening; they include:
Acute periocular swelling
Eyelid lacerations
Corneal ulcers
Stromal abscesses
Blunt or sharp trauma to the globe,
Uveitis
Glaucoma
Because clinical signs of ocular disease are nonspecific and vision is critical to horse safety and performance, as well as to human safety, concerns about a horse’s ocular health warrant prompt examination by a veterinarian. Accurate diagnosis and fast, effective treatment are critical to preserve the globe and minimize long term impacts on vision.
