Horse eyes are prone to many problems.  First off, their location on the side of the head make them great targets for injury.  Not only that, but some breeds are genetically predisposed to certain diseases.  TPE is fully equipped to examine and treat your horse's eyes in the event of injury or merely for an annual exam.

Problems that are seen in the equine eye include (but not limited to):

        0  Corneal ulcer                        0  Stromal abscesses
        0  Uveitis                                    0  Foreign bodies
        0  Eyelid lacerations                0  Squamous cell carcinoma
        0  Cataracts
      
Whenever there is a possible eye problem in a horse, it should be considered an emergency.  A full ocular exam should be performed including direct or indirect ophthalmoscopy, fluorescein staining, nerve blocks, pupillary dilation, retinal exam, digital exam of the orbit, and a cranial nerve exam.  In some instances, more advanced techniques may be necessary such as ultra-sonography (Yes, we can even ultrasound an eyeball!) or the placement of a sub-palpebral lavage system.