Megestrol acetate for treatment of eosinophilic keratitis in cats

Eosinophilic or proliferative keratitis in the cat is characterized by a cellular infiltrate into the corneal stroma and epithelium that consists of eosinophils, mast cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes, plasma cells, and, occasionally, histiocytes. The presenting clinical signs of eosinophilic keratitis include a visible cellular corneal infiltrate, often initially observed at the dorsolateral limbus, conjunctival hyperemia, tearing, and blepharospasm. The most common form of treatment for cats with eosinophilic keratitis has been anti-inflammatory drugs.

Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: research