The effect of Diamond burr debridement on nonhealing epithelial corneal ulcers in cats

Abstract

Superficial non healing corneal ulcers are common and well described in humans, horses and dogs(Bentley et al., 2001; Murphy et al., 2001; Stanley et al., 1998; Kirschner et al., 1989; Dursun et al., 2001; Ryan et al., 2013; Reidy et al., 2000; Michau et al., 2003; Hakanson & Dubielzig, 1994).Among their many names, they are commonly referred to as indolent ulcers, refractory ulcers, recurrent corneal erosion syndrome and indolent-like corneal ulcers(Ryan et al., 2013; Cooley & Wyman, 1986; Moore, 2003)