Vol. 9, Special Issue 4, Part C (2024)

Author(s): Dr. Sabna KV, Dr. L Suresh and Dr. BR Balappanavar

Abstract: A three year old male Shih tzu weighing 7.1 kg was presented to Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Hebbal with a complaint of unilateral ocular discharge and photophobia since 1 month. Clinical examination revealed corneal ulceration, edema and staphyloma in the left eye. Surgical correction with Human Amniotic Membrane (HAM) graft was done after careful resection of the wound margins and repositioning the protruding iris in to anterior chamber under general anaesthesia. Post operatively topical anti-inflammatory and antibiotic eyedrops were given. The animal had an uneventful recovery.