Lucky is 14-year-old quarter horse gelding. After coming back into the barn from turnout, Lucky’s owner noticed that his right eye was swollen and bluish in color. Veterinary examination of Lucky found a few separate problems. First, the right eye was swollen and...
By Dr. Allison Hartman When considering equine emergencies, few people recognize just how quickly an eye injury can deteriorate if prompt diagnosis and treatment is not obtained. Indications that there may be an injury to your horse’s eye include discharge and...
By Dr. Allison Hartman As a prey species, horse evolved to have their eyes located on the side of their head to attain a wider field of vision. While this helps them to better identify potential dangers (mountain lions, bikers, plastic grocery bags, etc) it also...
