Image Quiz: Ophthalmology-A cat with a chronically red eye
Correct answer for Image Quiz: Ophthalmology-A cat with a chronically red eye
Eosinophilic keratitis is correct!
Note the numerous eosinophils (arrows) in Figure 2, which confirm a diagnosis of eosinophilic keratitis.
You initiate therapy with topical 1% prednisone acetate administered three times a day. At a recheck one week later, the cornea is markedly improved and is cleared entirely by three weeks. You continue the prednisone acetate once a day indefinitely to prevent recurrence.
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