Heterochromic iridocyclitis with secondary keratitis (HIK) is characterized by uveal inflammation with pigment dispersion and suspected corneal endothelial dysfunction. Horses being treated for HIK require diligent and frequent follow-up examinations in combination with aggressive local immune suppr …

Feb 8, 2024 · A positive outcome was observed in 28% (9/32, five ERU and four HIK eyes) of the eyes after one intravitreal injection with a low dose of gentamicin in this group of horses predominately diagnosed with anterior uveitis.

Apr 23, 2024 · Recently, another form has been documented, heterochromic iridocyclitis with secondary keratitis (HIK). Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), or moon blindness, is the most common cause of blindness in horses worldwide. It affects 2 - 25% of horses globally, with 56% becoming blind. There is no cure for ERU.

Heterochromic iridocyclitis with secondary keratitis (HIK) is characterized by uveal inflammation with pigment dispersion and suspected corneal endothelial dysfunction. Horses being treated for HIK require diligent and frequent follow-up examinations in combination with aggressive local immune suppression to control the disease.

Objective: To describe a combined treatment approach for heterochromic iridocyclitis and secondary keratitis (HIK) in horses. Animal studied: A total of 15 horses (16 eyes).

Jan 16, 2019 · Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) is widely recognized as an immune-mediated disease characterized either by recurrent bouts of ocular inflammation separated by variable periods of quiescence (lack of detectable ocular signs associated with active inflammation) or low-grade, persistent inflammation [1, 2, 3].

Feb 2, 2018 · In suspected cases of equine uveitis, an initial evaluation should include a physical examination, an ocular examination, and basic serology (complete blood count with differential, and blood chemistry). Horses with suspected uveitis should also be tested for leptospirosis as this agent has been associated with equine recurrent uveitis (ERU).

Nov 1, 2014 · Records for 1387 eyes affected by equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) and 237 eyes affected by another type of uveitis met the inclusion criteria. A total of 216 samples from healthy eyes were...

Oct 1, 2002 · Equine recurrent uveitis is one of the most frequent causes of equine blindness worldwide. Horses exhibit eye pain for a variety of reasons and to varying degrees. As we’ve discussed previously,...

Feb 26, 2025 · Dr. Hanneke Hermans is, na een lange periode als specialist chirurg op de Universiteitskliniek voor paarden van de Universiteit Utrecht te hebben gewerkt, sinds twee jaar zelfstandig werkzaam onder de naam Equine Eye Care en vertelt over Heterochrome Iridocyclitis en Keratitis oftewel HIK, een oogaandoening die veel impact kan hebben, maar ...